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Main Moving System: Camshaft: Installation

  1. Install the camshafts on the cylinder head.
    NOTE:
    • Apply engine oil to journals and cams of the cam shafts.
    • The intake camshaft has a slit on its rear end for driving the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 1: Installing Camshafts (1 Of 2)
    G00326789Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the bearing caps. Check the markings on the caps for intake/exhaust identification symbol.

    R : Intake camshaft

    L : Exhaust camshaft

  3. Check that the camshaft can be easily turned by hand. After checking, remove the bearing caps and the camshafts, and then install the rocker arms.
  4. Make sure that the dowel pins on the camshaft sprocket end are located on the top.
    Fig 2: Installing Camshafts (2 Of 2)
    G00326791Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the bearing caps to the specified torque in two or three steps as shown in illustration.
    NOTE: Tighten the rocker arms uniformly.

    Tightening torque

    Rocker arm bolts :

    19-21 Nm (190-210 kg.cm, 14-15 lb.ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence
    G00326792Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using special tools, Camshaft Oil Seal Installer and guide (09221-21000, 09221-21100), press fit the camshaft oil seal. Be sure to apply engine oil to the external surface of the oil seal. Insert the oil seal along the camshaft front end and install by driving the installer with a hammer until the oil seal is fully seated.
    Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Oil Seal Installer (09221-21000) & Camshaft Oil Seal Guide (09221-21100)
    G00326793Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the camshaft sprockets to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque

    Camshaft sprocket bolts :

    80-100 Nm (800-1000 kg.cm, 58-72 lb.ft)

    Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Sprockets (1 Of 2)
    G00326794Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Installing Camshaft Sprockets (2 Of 2)
    G00326795Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the rocker cover. Apply sealant as shown in illustration.

    Tightening torque

    Rocker cover bolts : 8-10 Nm (80-100 kg.cm, 6-7 lb.ft)

    Center cover bolts : 4-5 Nm (40-50 kg.cm, 3-3.6 lb.ft)

    Sealant

    A Portion : Threebond No. 1212D or equivalent

    B Portion : Threebond No. 1212D or equivalent

    Bolt length x Diameter

    Center cover bolt : 16 mm x 6 mm

    Rocker cover bolt : special bolt

    Fig 7: Installing Rocker Cover
    G00326796Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the spark plugs, ignition coil, connect the connector and then install the center cover.
    Fig 8: Installing Spark Plugs & Ignition Coil
    G00326797Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Locate the dowel pin on the sprocket side of the exhaust camshaft.
    Fig 9: Locating Dowel Pin
    G00326798Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Align the notch of the camshaft sensor to the hole in camshaft (intake manifold side) and tighten the bolts.
    NOTE: The camshaft position sensor can be installed even when the punch mark is positioned opposite the notch; however, the position results in incorrect fuel injection and ignition timings.
  12. Install the camshaft position sensor on the cylinder head.
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