Kia Optima: Installation
1. |
Hold the timing chain, and place
the intake CVVT & camshaft assembly. |
2. |
Place the exhaust CVVT & camshaft
assembly after releasing the ratchet of the timing chain tensioner.
The timing marks of each CVVT sprocket should be matched with timing
marks (painted link) of timing chain when installing the timing
chain. |
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3. |
Install the camshaft bearing
caps in their proper locations. Tightening order
Group A → Group B → Group C
Tightening torque
Step 1
M6 : 5.9N.m (0.6kgf.m, 4.3lb-ft)M8 : 14.7N.m (1.5kgf.m, 10.8lb-ft)
Step 2M6 : 10.8 ~ 12.7N.m (1.1 ~ 1.3kgf.m, 8.0 ~ 9.4lb-ft)
M8 : 27.5 ~ 31.4N.m (2.8 ~ 3.2kgf.m, 20.3 ~ 23.1lb-ft)
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4. |
Install the service hole bolt
(A).
Tightening torque :11.8
~ 14.7N.m (1.2 ~ 1.5kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.8lb-ft)
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5. |
Turn the crankshaft two turns
in the operating direction (clockwise), and then check that the TDC marks
(A) of the CVVT sprockets are in straight line on the cylinder head surface.
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6. |
Install the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Timing system in this group) |
Timing chain cover removal is not required for this procedure.
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Use fender covers to
avoid damaging painted surfac ...
1.
Disassemble the CVVT assembly
(A) and camshaft (B).
When removing the CVVT assembly bol ...
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