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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  1. Install the timing chain cover.
    1. Before installing, remove the hardened sealant from the cylinder block and ladder frame surface.
    2. Apply the liquid gasket (TB 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H) on the surface between the cylinder head and the cylinder block.

      Width  : 3-5 mm (0.1181 - 0.1969 in.)

      G13303480Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Apply the liquid gasket, THREE BOND 1282B or THREE BOND 1216E on the water pump contact parts (A) of the timing chain cover and THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H on the rest parts (B).

      Reassemble the cover within 5 minutes.

      Width  : 3.5 - 4.5 mm (0.1378 - 0.1772 in)

      NOTE: Remove oil or dust on the surface surely
    4. Align the dowel pin of the cylinder block and the holes of the oil pump.
    5. Tighten the bolts to install the timing chain cover (A).

      Tightening torque 

      M8 bolts:

      18.6-23.5 N.m (1.9-2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

      M6 bolts:

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

      G13303481Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.