Repair Procedures: Installation

Install the jack to the edge of upper oil pan to support the engine.
NOTE: Insert the rubber block between jack and upper oil pan.
The key (A) of crankshaft should be aligned with the timing mark (B) of block. As a result of this, the piston of No. 1 cylinder is placed at the top dead center on compression stroke.

Fig 1: Aligning Key Of Crankshaft With Timing Mark Of Block
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the tensioner adapter assembly (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioner Adapter Assembly
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the crankshaft sprocket (A). (LH camshaft drive).

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket (LH Camshaft Drive)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the LH timing chain (A).

Fig 4: Identifying LH Timing Chain
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig 5: Identifying Timing Mark & Timing Chain Colored Link
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: To install the timing chain with no slack between each shaft (cam, crank), follow the below procedure.
Crankshaft sprocket → Timing chain guide → Exhaust camshaft sprocket → Intake camshaft sprocket.
The timing mark of each sprockets should be matched with timing mark (color link) of timing chain at installing timing chain.
Install the LH timing chain guide (A).
Tightening torque:

19.6 ~ 24.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Identifying LH Timing Chain Guide
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the LH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and LH timing chain tensioner arm (B).
Tightening torque

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

B: 18.6 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Identifying LH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner And LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the LH timing chain cam to cam guide (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 8: Identifying LH Timing Chain Cam To Cam Guide
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Pull out the pins of LH timing chain auto tensioner.

Fig 9: Identifying Pins Of LH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the crankshaft sprocket (A) (Oil pump drive).

Fig 10: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket (Oil Pump Drive)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the oil pump chain sprocket (A) and oil pump chain (B).
Tightening torque:

18.6 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)

Fig 11: Identifying Oil Pump Chain Sprocket And Oil Pump Chain
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the RH timing chain (A).

Fig 12: Identifying RH Timing Chain
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig 13: Identifying RH Sprocket
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: To install the timing chain with no slack between each shaft (cam, crank), follow the below procedure.
Crankshaft sprocket →Timing chain guide → Intake camshaft sprocket → Exhaust camshaft sprocket.
The timing mark of each sprockets should be matched with timing mark (color link) of timing chain at installing timing chain.
Install the RH timing chain guide (A).
Tightening torque:

A: 19.6 ~ 24.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

Fig 14: Identifying RH Timing Chain Guide
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the RH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and the RH timing chain tensioner arm (B).
Tightening torque:

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

B: 18.6 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)

Fig 15: Identifying RH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner And RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the RH timing chain cam to cam guide (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 16: Identifying RH Timing Chain Cam To Cam Guide
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Pull out the pins of RH timing chain auto tensioner.

Fig 17: Identifying Pins Of RH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the oil pump chain tensioner assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 18: Identifying Oil Pump Chain Tensioner Assembly
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the oil pump chain cover (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 19: Identifying Oil Pump Chain Cover
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
After rotating the crankshaft 2 revolutions in regular direction (clockwise viewed from front), confirm the timing mark.
NOTE: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.
Turning the crankshaft counter clockwise before building up oil pressure in the hydraulic timing chain tensioner may result in the chain disengaging from the sprocket teeth.
Install the timing chain cover.
(Refer to "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
Install the other parts reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Refill engine oil.
- Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper. Assemble and then apply grease to prevent corrosion.
- Inspect for fuel leakage.
  - After assembling the fuel line, turn on the ignition switch (do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump runs for approximately two seconds and fuel line pressurizes.
  - Repeat this operation two or three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel lines.
- Refill radiator and reservoir tank with engine coolant.
- Bleed air from the cooling system.
  - Start engine and let it run until it warms up. (Until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times.)
  - Turn Off the engine and let it cool down. Check the level in the radiator, add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system.
  - Put radiator cap on tightly, then run the engine again and check for leaks.