Kia Forte BD Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Timing Chain Cover

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
18steps
~108min
4/5difficulty
04080120160200107.980N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 18

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Timing Chain Cover

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the engine cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)

  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (See Intake and Exhaust System - Air Cleaner)

  4. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  5. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")

  6. Remove the drive belt.

    (See Drive Belt System - Drive Belt)

  7. Remove the drive belt tensioner.

    (See Drive Belt System - "Idler Pulley")

  8. Remove the alternator and alternator bracket.

    (See Engine Electrical System - "Alternator")

  9. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.

    (See Drive Belt System - "Crankshaft Damper Pulley")

  10. Remove the water pump.

    (See Cooling System - "Water Pump")

  11. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump.

    (See Engine Control Module/Fuel System - High Pressure Fuel Pump)

  12. Remove the cylinder head cover.

    (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "Cylinder Head Cover")

  13. Place a jack under the edge of the oil pan to support the engine.

  14. 14. Remove the engine mount support bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque

    Nut (B):

    88,3–108 N·m

    Bolts and nuts (C):

    58,8–74 N·m

  15. Remove the engine support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 29.4–41 N·m

  16. Remove the timing chain cover (A).

Installation

  1. Install the timing chain cover.

    1. Before installation, remove hardened sealant from the cylinder block and ladder frame surfaces.

    2. Apply liquid gasket (THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H) to the surface between the cylinder head and cylinder block.

      Width: 3–5 mm (0.1181–0.1969 in)

    3. Apply liquid gasket THREE BOND 1282B or THREE BOND 1216E to the contact areas of the water pump (A) and timing chain cover, and THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H to the other areas (B).

      Assemble the cover within 5 minutes.

      Width: 3.5–4.5 mm (0.1378–0.1772 in)

    4. Align the cylinder block locating pin with the holes in the oil pump.

    5. Tighten the bolts to install the timing chain cover (A).

      Tightening Torque

      M8 bolts:

      18,6–24 N·m

      M6 bolts:

      9,8–11.8 N·m

  2. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.

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