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Repair Procedures: Inspection

  1. Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material from the top surface of the cylinder block.
  2. Using a soft brush and solvent, thoroughly clean the cylinder block.
  3. Inspect the top surface of cylinder block for flatness.

    Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the surface contacting the cylinder head gasket for warpage.

    Flatness of cylinder block gasket surface: 

    Less than 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) for total area

    Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) for a section of 100 mm x 100 mm (3.9370 in x 3.9370 in)

    G13411812Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Inspect the cylinder bore.

    Visually check the cylinder for vertical scratch.

    If deep scratch are present, replace the cylinder block.

  5. Inspect the cylinder bore diameter.

    Using a cylinder bore gauge, measure the cylinder bore diameter at position in the thrust and axial direction.

    Cylinder bore diameter: 

    75.60 - 75.63 mm (2.9764 - 2.9776 in)

G13411813Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.