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Lubrication System: Reassembly

  1. Install the oil pump case with the gasket.

    Tightening torque:

    Oil pump case bolt: 12-15 N.m (120-150 kg.cm, 8.85-11.06 lb.ft)

    Oil pump cover screw: 8-12 N.m (80-120 kg.cm, 5.91-8.85 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Positioning Oil Pump Case & Gasket
    G00320632Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the oil seal in the oil pump case, using special tool (09214-33000).
    Fig 2: Installing Oil Pump Seal
    G00320633Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the relief plunger and spring, and tighten the oil relief valve plug to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque:

    Oil relief valve plug: 40-50 N.m (400-500 kg.cm, 29.5-36.88 lb.ft)

    Fig 3: Installing Relief Plunger & Spring
    G00320634Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the oil screen with a new gasket.

    Tightening torque

    Oil screen bolt: 15-22 N.m (150-220 kg.cm, 11.06-16.23 lb.ft)

  5. Clean the gasket surfaces of the cylinder block and the oil pan.
  6. Apply sealant into the groove of the oil pan flange.
    NOTE: Make the first cut from the end of the nozzle furnished with the sealant approx. 4 mm. After application of the sealant, do not exceed 15 minutes before installing the oil pan.
  7. Install the upper oil pan and tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Tighten the oil pan bolts as shown in figure.

    Tightening torque

    Upper oil pan bolt No.1-14: 9.8-11.8 N.m (100-120 kg.cm, 7.2-8.7 lb.ft) N.m No.15-16: 5-7 (50-70 kg.cm, 3.68-5.16 lb.ft)

    Upper oil pan and transaxle mounting bolt (4EA): 30-42 N.m (300-420 kg.cm, 22.13-30.98 lb.ft)

    Fig 4: Upper Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G00320635Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the lower oil pan and tighten the bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque:

    Lower oil pan bolt: 9.8-11.8 N.m (100-120 kg.cm, 7.2-8.7 lb.ft)

    Fig 5: Lower Oil Pan Tightening Sequence
    G00320636Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Using 24 mm deep socket, install the oil pressure switch after applying sealant to the threaded area.

Sealant: Threebond 1104 or equivalent.

NOTE: Do not tighten the oil pressure switch to the excessive torque.

Oil pressure switch tightening torque: 8-12 N.m (80-120 kg.cm, 5.91-8.85 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Tightening Oil Pressure Switch
G00320637Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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