Kia Sorento Owner's Manual Quiz
Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Removal of Ladder Frame

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19steps
~114min
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  1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine and Transaxle Assembly)
  2. Separate the transaxle assembly from the engine assembly.
  3. Install the engine on an engine stand for disassembly.
  4. Remove the intake manifold. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust Systems — Intake Manifold)
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Exhaust Manifold")
  6. Remove the timing chain. (Refer to Valve Timing System - Timing Chain)
  7. Remove the cylinder head assembly. (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "Cylinder Head")
  8. Remove the drive plate and adapter plate. (Refer to Cylinder Block - "Drive Plate")
  9. Remove the balance shaft and oil pump assembly. (Refer to Lubrication System - Balance Shaft and Oil Pump)
  10. Remove the A/C compressor. (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "Compressor")
  11. Remove the generator. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Generator")
  12. Remove the water pump assembly. (Refer to Cooling System - "Water Pump")
  13. Remove the integrated tensioner assembly bracket (A).
  14. Remove the oil level gauge guide tube (A).
  15. Remove the knock sensor (A).
  16. Remove the oil pressure switch (A).
  17. Remove the cover (B) and the CKPS (Crankshaft Position Sensor) (A).
  18. Remove the balance shaft module. (Refer to Lubrication System - Balance Shaft and Oil Pump)
  19. Remove the ladder frame (A).

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