Kia Forte: Cylinder Head Cover Installation
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Install cylinder head cover.
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The hardening sealant located on the cylinder head cover
and the gap between the timing chain cover and the cam carrier
should be removed before assembling cylinder head cover.
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Apply engine oil on the lip portion of the oil seal on
the cover and outer surface of the spark plug pipes.
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After applying sealant on the gap between the timing chain
cover and the cam carrier, it should be assembled within 5 minutes.
Bead width :
2.0 ~ 3.0 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in.)
Sealant :
Threebond 1217H or equivalent
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Install the cylinder head cover by tightening the bolts,
in several passes, in the sequence as shown.
Tightening torque
1st step:
3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)
2nd step:
7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
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Do not reuse cylinder head cover gasket.
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Before installing the cylinder head cover, make
sure the cylinder head cover gasket is not separated
from the cylinder head cover gasket groove.
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The engine running or pressure test should not
be performed within 30 minutes after the cylinder head
cover was assembled.
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Install the other parts reverse order of removal.
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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
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1. Camshaft bearing cap
2. Camshaft front bearing cap
3. Exhaust camshaft
4. Intake camshaft
5. Exhaust CVVT assembly
6. Intake CVVT assembly
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See also:
IMS Power Seat Control Installation
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Make sure that the IMS control switch connectors and related
connectors are plugged in ...
TJ Joint Inspection
1.
Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.
2.
Check the groove inside the joint case for wear or corrosion
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Radiator Components
1. Radiator
2. Radiator upper mounting bracket
3. Lower mounting insulator
4. Radiator upper hose
5. Filler neck assembly
6. Radiator lower hose
7. Clamp
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