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Timing Chain: Installation

  1. Install the crankshaft sprocket (A).
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  2. Install the oil pump chain.

    (Refer to Lubrication System - " OIL PUMP  ") 

  3. Make sure the mounting surfaces of the crankshaft key and the lower crankcase are in a straight line. At this time, the piston of cylinder 1 is positioned at compression top dead center.
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  4. Rotate so that the TDC marks on the intake CVVT sprocket and exhaust CVVT sprocket are aligned with the top surface of the cylinder head so that cylinder 1 is at compression top dead center.
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  5. Install the timing chain guide, and then tighten the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  6. Install the timing chain (A) in the following order:

    Crankshaft sprocket → timing chain guide → Intake CVVT sprocket → exhaust CVVT sprocket 

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    NOTE: When installing the timing chain, match the timing marks on each sprocket with the timing marks on the timing chain (A).

    [Intake CVVT] 

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    [Exhaust CVVT] 

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    [Crankshaft] 

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  7. Install the timing chain tensioner arm, and then tighten the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G16423363Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the timing chain tensioner (A) and remove the retaining pin (B).

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

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

    G16423364Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the timing chain cam to cam guide, and then tighten the bolts.

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

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

    G16423365Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Turn the crankshaft clockwise 2 turns and check that the TDC marks on the front of the intake and exhaust CVVT sprockets are facing each other.
    G16423366Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the timing chain cover.

    (Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")

  12. Install in reverse order of removal.
  13. Fill the engine oil.

    (Refer to Lubrication System - " ENGINE OIL  ") 

  14. Start engine and check for any leaks.
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