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Oil Pump

  1. Install the oil pump.
    1. Place the inner and outer rotors into front case with the marks facing the oil pump cover side.
    2. Install the oil pump cover (A) to front case with the 7 screws.

      Tightening torque:

      5.9~6.9N.m (0.6~0.7kgf.m, 4.3~5.1lb-ft)

      Fig 1: Identifying Pump Housing And Cover
      G04861868Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Check that the oil pump turns freely.
  3. Install the oil pump on the cylinder block.
    1. Place a new front case gasket on the cylinder block.
    2. Apply engine oil to the lip of the oil pump seal. Then, install the oil pump onto the crankshaft.
    3. When the pump is in place, clean any excess grease off the crankshaft and check that the oil seal lip is not distorted.
      Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pump And Bolts
      G04861876Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      Bolt length

      (A): 30mm (1.181 in), (B): 22mm (0.866in),

      (C): 45mm (1.772in), (D): 60mm (2.362in)

      Tightening torque:

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

  4. Apply a light coat of oil to the front case oil seal lip.
  5. Using the SST (09214-32000), install the front case oil seal.
    Fig 3: Installing Front Case Oil Seal
    G04861877Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the air conditioner compressor tensioner bracket (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Air Conditioner Compressor Tensioner Bracket
    G04861867Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the alternator. (Refer to CHARGING SYSTEM )
  8. Install the oil screen.

    Tightening torque:

    14.7~21.6N.m (1.5~2.2kgf.m, 10.8~15.9lb-ft)

  9. Install the oil pan.

    Tightening torque:

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

    NOTE: Clean the oil pan gasket mating surfaces.
  10. Install the timing belt tensioner.
  11. Install the timing belt (Refer to INSTALLATION  )
  12. Install the drive belts.
  13. Fill with engine oil.