Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Crankshaft Damper Pulley Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
7steps
~57min
4/5difficulty
3special tools
0100200300400500304224N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal and Installation
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, carefully disconnect the wiring connectors by holding the connector body.
Label all wires and hoses to avoid incorrect connection.
  1. Remove the battery and tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System — "Battery")
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
  4. Remove the engine compartment cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Compartment Under Cover")
  5. Remove the front muffler. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Muffler")
  6. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A).

    Tightening Torque: 284.4 ~ 304 N·m N·m (29.0 ~ 31.0 kgf·m, 209.8 ~ 224.2 ft-lbf)
    There are two methods for holding the ring gear when installing or removing the crankshaft damper pulley.
    • Install SST (09231-2B100) to hold the ring gear after removing the starter.
    • Install the SST (09231-3D100, 09231-2W100) to hold the ring gear after removing the dust cover.
    1. Remove the front muffler. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Muffler")
    2. Remove the dust cover (A) from the bottom of the upper oil pan, and remove the two transaxle mounting bolts (B).
    3. Adjust the length of the holder nuts (A) so that the front holder plate (B) engages the ring gear teeth (C).
    4. Tighten the two transaxle mounting bolts into the original holes.
    5. Install the SST (09231-3D100, 09231-2W100) using the two mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts and holder nuts securely.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Check the pulleys for vibration during rotation and oil or dust buildup on the V-groove. Replace if necessary.

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