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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Dowel Pin of Crankshaft should be positioned at 3° in relation to the Vertical Center Line.
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Dowel Pin Angle
    G10607506Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Align the TDC Marks (A) of the CVVT Sprockets with the Upper Surface of the Cylinder Head to make No. 1 Cylinder be positioned at TDC.
    Fig 2: TDC Marks On CVVT Sprockets
    G10607507Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Install the new O-Rings (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying O-Rings
    G10607508Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Install the Timing Chain Guide (A) and the Timing Chain (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 4: Timing Chain Guide
    G10607509Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: When installing a Timing Chain, align the Timing Marks on the Sprockets with paint marks of the chain.
    Order: Crankshaft Sprocket → Timing Chain Guide → Intake CVVT Sprocket → Exhaust CVVT Sprocket.
  5. Install the Chain Tensioner Arm (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Chain Tensioner Arm
    G10607510Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Install the Hydraulic Tensioner (A) and remove the Pin (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 6: Removing Hydraulic Tensioner Pin
    G10607511Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: Recheck the Top Dead Center (TDC) Marks on the Crankshaft and Camshaft.
  7. Install the Timing Chain Cover.
    1. Before installing, remove the Hardened Sealant from the Cylinder Block and Ladder Frame Surface.
    2. Apply the Liquid Gasket (TB 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H) on the surface between the Cylinder Head and the Cylinder Block.

      Width  : 3 ~ 5mm (0.1181~0.1969in.)

    3. Apply the Liquid Gasket, THREE BOND 1282B or THREE BOND 1216E on the Water Pump Contact Parts (A) of the timing Chain Cover and Hyundai Gray RTV or THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H on the rest parts (B). Reassemble the Cover within 5 minutes.

      Width  : 3.5 ~ 4.5 mm (0.1378 ~ 0.1772 in.)

      Fig 7: Water Pump Contact And Rest Parts
      G10607512Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      CAUTION: Remove Oil or Dust on the surface surely.
    4. Align the Dowel Pin of the Cylinder Block and the Holes of the Oil Pump.
    5. Tighten the Bolts to install the Timing Chain Cover (A).

      Tightening Torque: 

      M8 Bolts:

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

      M6 Bolts:

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

      Fig 8: Timing Chain Cover
      G10607513Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      CAUTION: After the installation, do not crank the Engine or apply pressure on the Cover for half an hour.
  8. Using the SST (09455-21200), reassemble the Timing Chain Cover Oil Seal.
    Fig 9: Assembling Timing Chain Cover Oil Seal Using SST
    G10607514Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Install the Crankshaft Pulley (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    11T: 127.5 ~ 137.3 N.m (13.0 ~ 14.0 kgf.m, 94.0 ~ 101.3 lb-ft)

    12T: [46.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.7 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 34.0 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)] + [38°~ 42°]

    Fig 10: Crankshaft Pulley (1 Of 2)
    G10607515Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 11: Crankshaft Pulley With Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)
    G10607516Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: There are two methods to hold the Ring Gear when installing or removing the Crankshaft Damper Pulley.
    • Install the SST (09231-2B100) to hold the Ring Gear after removing the Starter.
      Fig 12: Installing SST (09231-2B100)
      G10607517Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    • Install the SST (09231-3D100) to hold the Ring Gear after removing the Dust Cover.
    1. Remove the Bracket (A).
      Fig 13: Removing Bracket
      G10607518Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    2. Remove the Dust Cover (A) and unfasten the Transaxle Mounting Bolt (B).
      Fig 14: Dust Cover And Transaxle Mounting Bolt
      G10607519Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    3. Adjust the length of the Holder Nuts (A) so that the Front Plate of the Holder (B) puts in the Ring Gear (C) Teeth.
    4. Adjust the angle of the Links (D), and fasten the Bolt 70mm (2.7559in) in the Original Mounted Hole.
      Fig 15: Holder Nuts And Ring Gear
      G10607520Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    5. Tighten the Bolts and Nuts of the Holder and links securely.
      Fig 16: Tightening Holder And Links Bolts
      G10607521Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

      When installing the Pulley, the groove on the Pulley should be positioned outside.

    Fig 17: Positioning Groove On Pulley
    G10607522Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Install the Water Pump (A) with a Gasket.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 18: Identifying Water Pump
    G10607523Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Install the water pump pulley (A) and the drive belt idler (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
    2. 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
    Fig 19: Water Pump Pulley And Drive Belt Idler
    G10607524Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Tighten the bolts diagonally.
  12. Install the Engine Support Bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    29.4 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)

  13. Install the Alternator Bracket (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    19.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 20: Engine Support And Alternator Brackets
    G10607525Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  14. Install the Engine Mounting Support Bracket (B) and then connect the Ground Line (A).

    Tightening Torque 

    Ground line bolt:

    10.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.1 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Nut (C):

    63.7 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)

    Bolt (D) and nuts (E):

    49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 21: Engine Mounting Support Bracket And Ground Line With Bolt And Nuts
    G10607526Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  15. Install the Alternator (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    M8 Bolt:

    19.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

    M10 Bolt:

    29.4 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)

    Fig 22: Identifying Alternator
    G10607527Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  16. Install the Drive Belt (A).
    Fig 23: Engine Drive Belt Routing Diagram
    G10607528Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  17. Adjust Tension by tightening the Alternator Tension Adjust Bolt (A). (Refer to: Charging system in EE procedure).

    Tension 

    New Belt: 882.6 ~ 980.7N (90 ~ 100kg, 198.4 ~ 220.5lb)

    Used Belt: 637.4 ~ 735.5N (65 ~ 75kg, 143.3 ~ 165.3lb)

    Fig 24: Alternator Tension Adjust Bolt
    G10607529Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  18. Before installing the cylinder head cover, remove oil, dust or hardened sealant from the timing chain cover and the cylinder head upper surface.
  19. After applying the liquid gasket, Hyundai Gray RTV or THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H on the cylinder head cover, reassemble the cover within five minutes.

    Width  : 2.0 ~ 2.5mm (0.0787~0.0984in.)

    Fig 25: Liquid Gasket On Cylinder Head
    G10607530Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  20. Install the OCV (Oil Control Valve) adapter (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 26: Installing OCV Adapter
    G10607531Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION:
    • Keep the OCV Adapter Clean.
    • Make Sure The O-Rings On The Front Bearing Cap Are Installed.
  21. Install the Cylinder Head Cover (A) with a new Gasket (B).
    Fig 27: Cylinder Head Cover And Gasket
    G10607532Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: DO NOT reuse the disassembled Gasket.
  22. Tighten the Cylinder Head Cover Bolts with the order and steps.

    Tightening Torque: 

    1st step: 3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

    2nd step: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

    Fig 28: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G10607533Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  23. Install the Exhaust OCV (Oil Control Valve) (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 29: Installing Exhaust OCV
    G10607534Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  24. Install the Ignition Coils (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 30: Installing Ignition Coils
    G10607535Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  25. Install the High Pressure Fuel Pump (A) and the Roller Tappet (B). (Refer to: FL procedure)

    Tightening torque: 

    12.7 ~ 14.7N.m (1.3 ~ 1.5kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 10.8lb-ft)

    Fig 31: Installing High Pressure Fuel Pump And Roller Tappet
    G10607536Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Before installing the High Pressure Fuel Pump, position the Roller Tappet in the lowest position (BDC) by rotating the Crankshaft. Otherwise the Installation Bolts may be broken because of Tension of the Pump Spring.
    NOTE: DO NOT use already used Bolt again.
    NOTE: When tightening the Installation Bolts of the High Pressure Fuel Pump, tighten in turn the Bolts in small step (0.5 turns) after tightening them with Hand-Screwed Torque.
    CAUTION: Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. In this case, use it after inspecting.
    CAUTION: Apply Engine Oil to the O-Ring (A) of the High Pressure Fuel Pump, Roller Tappet (B) and the Protrusion (C). Also apply Engine Oil to the Groove where the Protrusion is installed.
    Fig 32: High Pressure Fuel Pump O-Ring, Roller Tappet And Protrusion
    G10607537Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  26. Install the High Pressure Pipe (A). (Refer to: FL procedure)

    Tightening Torque: 

    25.5 ~ 31.4N.m (2.6 ~ 3.2kgf.m, 18.8 ~ 23.1lb-ft)

    Fig 33: Identifying High Pressure Pipe
    G10607538Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the high pressure pipe.
  27. Install the Vacuum Pipe Assembly (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 34: Installing Vacuum Pipe Assembly
    G10607539Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  28. Connect the Fuel Hose (A) and the PCSV (purge Control Solenoid Valve) Hose (B).
    Fig 35: Identifying Fuel And PCSV Hoses
    G10607540Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  29. Connect the Oxygen Sensor Connectors (A) and the Condenser Connector (B).
    Fig 36: Identifying Oxygen Sensor And Condenser Connectors
    G10607541Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  30. Connect the FPCV (Fuel Pressure Control Valve) Connector (A), the Intake CMPS (Camshaft Position Sensor) Connector (B) and the Exhaust CMPS (Camshaft Position Sensor) Connector (C).
    Fig 37: Identifying FPCV And Intake/Exhaust CMPS Connectors
    G10607542Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  31. Connect the Ignition Coil Connectors (A), Injector Extension Connector (B), VIS (Variable Intake System) Connector (C) and the PCSV (Purge Control Solenoid Valve) Connector (D).
    Fig 38: Identifying Ignition Coil, Injector Extension, VIS And PCSV Connectors
    G10607543Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  32. Connect the Intake OCV (Oil Control Valve) Connector (A) and the Exhaust OCV (oil Control Valve) Connector (B).
    Fig 39: Identifying Intake And Exhaust OCV Connectors
    G10607544Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  33. Connect the A/C Compressor Switch Connector (A), Alternator Connector (B) and the Cable from the Alternator "B" Terminal (C).

    Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 ~ 14.7N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8lb-ft)

    Fig 40: Identifying A/C Compressor Switch, Alternator And Cable Connectors
    G10607545Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  34. Install the Under Covers (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 41: Under Covers With Bolts
    G10607546Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  35. Install the RH Front Wheel.
  36. Install the Air Cleaner Assembly.
    1. Install the Air Cleaner Assembly (D) and then connect the Air Intake Hose (C).

      Tightening Torque: 

      Hose Clamp Bolt:

      2.9 ~ 4.9N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6lb-ft)

      Air Cleaner Assembly Bolts:

      7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)

    2. Connect the Breather Hose (B).
    3. Install the Air Duct (A).
    Fig 42: Air Duct, Breather Hose, Air Cleaner Assembly And Air Intake Hose
    G10607547Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • Install the Air Intake Hose while the Plate of the Hose Clamp must be in line with the Stopper of the Hose.
    • Install the Air Intake Hose while the Groove of the Hose must be matched to the Protrusion of the Throttle Body.
    Fig 43: Air Intake Hose Clamps
    G10607548Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  37. Connect the Battery Negative Terminal (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    Without Battery Sensor:

    7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)

    With Battery Sensor:

    4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft)

    Fig 44: Battery Negative Terminal
    G10607549Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  38. Install the Engine Cover.
    CAUTION: Make sure the Engine Cover is installed before driving.