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Timing Chain: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable (A).
  2. Remove the engine cover (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Negative Cable And Engine Cover
    G07367438Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove RH front wheel.
  4. Remove RH side cover.
  5. Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
    Fig 2: Identifying Mark On Pulley
    G07367439Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Drain the engine oil, and then set a jack to the oil pan.
    NOTE: Place wooden block between the jack and engine oil pan.
  7. Disconnect the ground line and then remove the engine mounting bracket (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mounting Bracket
    G07367440Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the drive belt (A) after turning the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise.
    Fig 4: Identifying MDPS Drive Belt
    G00613159Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Identifying HPS Drive Belt
    G00613160Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Separate the power steering oil pump (A) from the bracket (HPS only). Refer to REPAIR PROCEDURES .
  10. Remove the idler (B) and drive belt tensioner pulley (C).
    Fig 6: Identifying MDPS Idler And Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley
    G00613161Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 7: Identifying MDPS Idler And Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley
    G00613162Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the drive belt-tensioner (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Drive Belt-Tensioner
    G00613163Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the water pump pulley (A), crankshaft pulley (B) and engine support bracket (C).
    Fig 9: Identifying Water Pump Pulley, Crankshaft Pulley And Engine Support Bracket
    G07367443Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: There are two methods to hold the ring gear when installing or removing the crankshaft damper pulley.
    • Install the SST (09231-3K000) to hold the ring gear after removing the starter.
      Fig 10: Holding Ring Gear
      G07367444Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Install the SST (09231-3D100) to hold the ring gear after removing the dust cover.
    1. Remove the dust cover (A) on the bottom of the ladder frame and unfasten the two transaxle mounting bolts (B).
      Fig 11: Identifying Dust Cover And Transaxle Mounting Bolts
      G07367445Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Adjust the length of the holder nuts (A) so that the front plate of the holder (B) puts in the ring gear (C) teeth.
    3. Adjust the angle of the links (D) so that the two transaxle mounting bolts can be fastened to the original mounted holes.
      Fig 12: Identifying Holder, Nuts, Ring Gear And Links
      G07367446Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the SST (09231-3D100) using the two transaxle mounting bolts and spacers. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the holder and links securely.
      Fig 13: SST (09231-3D100) Installed
      G07367447Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (A) and remove the ignition coils.
    Fig 14: Identifying Ignition Coil Connectors
    G07367448Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the cylinder head cover (A).
    Fig 15: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover
    G07367449Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the compressor lower bolts.
    Fig 16: Identifying Compressor Lower Bolts
    G07367450Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the compressor bracket.
  17. Remove the oil pan.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of cylinder block and oil pan.
  18. Remove the timing chain cover (A) by gently prying the portions between the cylinder head and cylinder block.
    Fig 17: Identifying Timing Chain Cover
    G07367451Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of cylinder block, cylinder head and timing chain cover.
  19. The key of crankshaft should be aligned with the mating face of main bearing cap. As a result of this, the piston of No. 1 cylinder is placed at the top dead center on compression stroke.
    NOTE: Before removing the timing chain, mark the timing chain with an identification based on the location of the sprocket because the identification mark on the chain for TDC (Top Dead Center) can be erased.
  20. Install a set pin after compressing the timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 18: Identifying Set Pin For Compressing Timing Chain Tensioner
    G07367452Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the timing chain tensioner (A) and timing chain tensioner arm (B).
    22. Fig 19: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner And Arm (Single CVVT)
    G07367453Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 20: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner And Arm (Dual CVVT)
    G07367454Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the timing chain.
  23. Remove the timing chain guide (A).
    24. Fig 21: Identifying Timing Chain Guide (Single CVVT)
    G07367455Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 22: Identifying Timing Chain Guide (Dual CVVT)
    G07367456Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the timing chain oil jet (A).
  25. Remove the crankshaft chain sprocket (B).
    Fig 23: Identifying Timing Chain Oil Jet And Crankshaft Chain Sprocket
    G07367457Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the oil pump chain. Refer to LUBRICATION SYSTEM .
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