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Timing Chain: Installation

  1. Install intake manifold.
  2. Install water pump pulley (A).

    Tightening torque 

    7.84 ~ 9.80 Nm (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.78 ~ 7.23 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump Pulley
    G06407711Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install drive belt auto tensioner (A).

    Tightening torque 

    81.4 ~ 85.3 Nm (8.3 ~ 8.7 kgf.m, 60.0 ~ 62.9 lb-ft)

    29.4 ~ 33.3 Nm (3.0 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Drive Belt Auto Tensioner
    G06407712Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install drive belt idler (A).

    Tightening torque 

    52.92 ~ 57.82 Nm (5.4 ~ 5.9 kgf.m, 39.06 ~ 42.67 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Drive Belt Idler
    G06407713Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install alternator
  6. Install air compressor
  7. Install power steering pump.
  8. Install drive belt (A).

    Crankshaft pulley → A/C pulley → idler pulley → alternator pulley → water pump pulley → P/S pump pulley → tensioner pulley.

    Rotate auto tensioner arm in the counter - clockwise moving auto tensioner pulley bolt with wrench.

    After putting belt on auto tensioner pulley, release the auto tensioner pulley slowly.

    Fig 4: Engine Drive Belt Routing Diagram
    G06407714Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.