Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Removal of Ladder Frame
In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
19steps
~114min
5/5difficulty
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- Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine and Transaxle Assembly)
- Separate the transaxle assembly from the engine assembly.
- Install the engine on an engine stand for disassembly.
- Remove the intake manifold. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust Systems — Intake Manifold)
- Remove the exhaust manifold. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Exhaust Manifold")
- Remove the timing chain. (Refer to Valve Timing System - Timing Chain)
- Remove the cylinder head assembly. (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "Cylinder Head")
- Remove the drive plate and adapter plate. (Refer to Cylinder Block - "Drive Plate")
- Remove the balance shaft and oil pump assembly. (Refer to Lubrication System - Balance Shaft and Oil Pump)
- Remove the A/C compressor. (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "Compressor")
- Remove the generator. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Generator")
- Remove the water pump assembly. (Refer to Cooling System - "Water Pump")
- Remove the integrated tensioner assembly bracket (A).

- Remove the oil level gauge guide tube (A).

- Remove the knock sensor (A).

- Remove the oil pressure switch (A).

- Remove the cover (B) and the CKPS (Crankshaft Position Sensor) (A).

- Remove the balance shaft module. (Refer to Lubrication System - Balance Shaft and Oil Pump)
- Remove the ladder frame (A).

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