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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  1. Dowel pin of crankshaft should be positioned at 3° in relation to vertical center line.
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Dowel Pin Installation
    G12124275Courtesy 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: Locating TDC Marks On CVVT Sprockets
    G12124276Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Install the new O-rings (A).
    Fig 3: Locating O-Rings
    G12124277Courtesy 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: Installing Timing Chain Guide And Timing Chain
    G12124278Courtesy 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: Locating Chain Tensioner Arm
    G12124279Courtesy 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: Locating Hydraulic Tensioner And Pin
    G12124280Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: Recheck the top dead center (TDC) marks on the crankshaft and camshaft.
  7. Install the timing chain cover.