Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Crankshaft Assembly
In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
8steps
~53min
3/5difficulty
1special tools
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- Install the main bearings.
- Align the bearing tab with the tab groove in the cylinder block, then install the 5 upper bearings (A).

- Align the bearing tab with the tab groove in the main bearing cap, then install the 5 lower bearings.
- Align the bearing tab with the tab groove in the cylinder block, then install the 5 upper bearings (A).
- Install the thrust bearings. Install the 2 thrust bearings (A) under the No. 3 journal of the cylinder block with the oil grooves facing outward.

- Install the oil jet (A).
Tightening torque: 24.5 ~ 29 N·m

- Install the crankshaft (A) on the cylinder block.

- Install the main bearing caps on the cylinder block.
- Install the main bearing cap bolts.
- Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the threads and under the head of the bearing cap bolts.
- Using the SST (09221-4A000), install and evenly tighten the 10 camshaft bearing cap bolts in several passes in the sequence shown. Tightening torque: 14.7 N·m + 27.5 ~ 31 N·m + 120 ~ 125°

- Make sure the crankshaft rotates smoothly.
- Check the crankshaft end play.
- Install the piston and connecting rod assembly. (Refer to Cylinder Block - Piston and Connecting Rod)
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