Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Balance Shaft and Oil Pump Installation
In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
22steps
~137min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
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BSM (Balance Shaft Module) Chain System
- The crankshaft key must be aligned with the mating surface of the main bearing cap. As a result, the No. 1 cylinder piston is positioned at top dead center of the compression stroke.
- Insert the stopper pin (A) into the BSM to hold the sprocket in the reference position so that the alignment mark (B) is aligned with the timing recess (C).

- Install the BSM (Balance Shaft Module).
- Tighten the bolts to the specified torque of 29 N·m, then loosen the bolts.
- Using the SST (torque angle adapter, 09221-4A000), tighten the bolts to the specified torque and angle. Tightening torque: Bolts (A) (M9x181.5): 22.6 - 26 N·m + 88° - 92° Bolts (B) (M9x100): 22.6 - 26 N·m + 43° - 47°
- Install the balance shaft chain (E).
- Install the balance shaft chain guide (D).
Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m
- Install the balance shaft chain tensioner lever (C).
Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m
- Install the balance shaft chain tensioner (B), then remove the stopper pin (A).
Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

- Remove the stopper pin (A) from the balance shaft module.

- After rotating the crankshaft 2 revolutions in the normal direction (clockwise when viewed from the front), make sure the alignment mark and recess are aligned at the reference position.
- Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.
BSM (Balance Shaft Module)
- Insert the stopper pin (A) into the BSM to hold the sprocket in the reference position so that the alignment mark (B) is aligned with the timing recess (C).

- Install the BSM (balance shaft module) (A).


- Install the BSM mounting bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to the specified torque of 29 N·m, then loosen the bolts.
- Using the SST (torque angle adapter, 09221-4A000), tighten the bolts to the specified torque and angle. Tightening torque: Bolts (A) (M9x181.5): 22.6 - 26 N·m + 88° - 92° Bolts (B) (M9x100): 22.6 - 26 N·m + 43° - 47°
- Remove the stopper pin (A) from the BSM.

- Remove the stopper pin (A) from the tensioner.

- Check the BSM timing mark.
- Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the "T" timing mark on the timing chain cover.

- Make sure the sprocket alignment mark (A) is visually aligned with the center of the adjacent casting timing mark (B).

- Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the "T" timing mark on the timing chain cover.
- Install the oil pan.
- Using a gasket scraper, remove all old sealant material from the gasket surfaces.
- Before assembling the oil pan, apply liquid sealant Loctite 5900H. Threebond 1217H or equivalent may be used on the oil pan. Assemble the part within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.
Bead width: 2.5 mm (0.10 in)
- Install the oil pan (A). Tighten the bolts evenly in several passes. Tightening torque: Bolts B (M9): 26.5 - 30 N·m Bolts C (M6): 9.8 - 11.8 N·m

- Install the air conditioning compressor bracket (A).
Tightening torque: 19.6 - 24 N·m

- Remove the lower air conditioning compressor mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque: 19.6 - 24 N·m

- Fill the engine oil.
- Install the right front wheel.
- Install the lower cover.
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