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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  1. Dowel pin of crankshaft should be positioned at 3° in relation to vertical center line.
    G12593083Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Align the TDC marks (A) of the CVVT sprockets with the upper surface of the cylinder head to make No. 1 cylinder be positioned at TDC.
    G12593084Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Install the new O-rings (A).
    G12593085Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Install the timing chain guide (A) and the timing chain (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

    G12593086Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • When installing a timing chain, align the timing marks on the sprockets with paint marks of the chain.
    • Order: Crankshaft sprocket → Timing chain guide → Intake CVVT sprocket → Exhaust CVVT sprocket.
    G12593087Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    G12593088Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Install the chain tensioner arm (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

    G12593089Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Install the hydraulic tensioner (A) and remove the pin (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

    G12593090Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. After rotating crankshaft 2 revolutions in regular direction (clockwise viewed from front), confirm that the TDC marks (A) on the intake and exhaust CVVT sprockets aligned with the top surface of cylinder head.
    G12593091Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Install the timing chain cover & oil pump assembly.

    (Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER & OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY ")