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Engine Block: Disassembly

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  1. Remove drive plate.
  2. Remove knock sensor (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Knock Sensor
    G04883061Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove upper oil pan (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Upper Oil Pan
    G04883062Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove baffle plate (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Baffle Plate
    G04883063Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove rear oil seal case (A).
    Fig 4: Locating Rear Oil Seal Case
    G04883064Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove oil drain cover (A).
    Fig 5: Locating Oil Drain Cover
    G04883065Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Check the connecting rod end play. (Refer to CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT  )
  8. Check the connecting rod cap oil clearance. (Refer to CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT )
  9. Remove piston and connecting rod assemblies.
    1. Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from the top of the cylinder.
    2. Push the piston, connecting rod assembly and upper bearing through the top of the cylinder block.
    NOTE:
    • Keep the bearings, connecting rod and cap together.
    • Arrange the piston and connecting rod assemblies in the correct order.
  10. Remove crankshaft main bearing cap and check oil clearance. (Refer to CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT )
  11. Check the crankshaft end play. (Refer to PISTON AND RINGS )
  12. Lift the crankshaft (A) out of engine, being careful not to damage journals.
    Fig 6: Identifying Crankshaft
    G04883066Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Arrange the main bearings and thrust bearings in the correct order.
  13. Check fit between piston and piston p in.

    Try to move the piston back and forth on the piston p in. If any movement is felt, replace piston and piston pin as a set.

  14. Remove piston rings.
    1. Using a piston ring expender, remove the 2 compression rings.
    2. Remove 2 side rails and the spacer by hand.
    NOTE: Arrange the piston rings in the correct order only.
  15. Disconnect connecting rod from piston.

    Using a press, remove the piston pin from piston. (Press-in load: 800-1400 kg (1764-3086 1b)

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