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Engine Block: Disassembly

  1. M/T: Remove the flywheel.
  2. A/T: Remove the driveplate.
  3. Install the engine block onto an engine stand for disassembly.
  4. Remove the timing belt. See REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the cylinder head. See REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the oil level gauge tube (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Level Gauge Tube
    G00719120Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the knock sensor (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Knock Sensor
    G00719121Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the oil pressure switch (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Pressure Switch
    G00719122Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the water pump.
  10. Remove the oil pan (A).
    Fig 4: Removing Oil Pan
    G00719123Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the oil screen.

    Remove the 2 bolts (C), oil screen (A) and gasket (B).

    Fig 5: Removing Oil Screen
    G00719124Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Check the connecting rod end play.
  13. Remove the connecting rod caps and check oil clearance.
  14. Remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies.
    1. Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from the top of the cylinder.
    2. Push the piston, connecting rod assembly and upper bearing through the top of the cylinder block.
    NOTE:
    • Keep the bearings, connecting rod and cap together.
    • Arrange the piston and connecting rod assemblies in the correct order.
  15. Remove the front case.
  16. Remove the rear oil seal case.

    Remove the 5 bolts (B) and rear oil seal case (A).

    Fig 6: Removing Rear Oil Seal Case
    G00719125Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap and check oil clearance.
  18. Check the crankshaft end play.
  19. Lift the crankshaft (A) out of the engine, being careful not to damage journals.
    NOTE: Arrange the main bearings and thrust bearings in the correct order.
    Fig 7: Removing Crankshaft
    G00719126Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Check fit between piston and piston pin. Try to move the piston back and forth on the piston pin. If any movement is felt, replace the piston and pin as a set.
  21. Remove the piston rings.
    1. Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2 compression rings.
    2. Remove the 2 side rails and oil ring by hand.
    NOTE: Arrange the piston rings in the correct order only.
  22. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.

    Using a press, remove the piston pin from piston. Press-in load: 350-1,350 kg (772-2,976 lbs.)

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