Kia Forte: Timing Chain Cover Removal - Timing System - Engine Mechanical System - Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service ManualKia Forte: Timing Chain Cover Removal

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Timing System / Timing Chain Cover Removal

Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
  
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
  
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2.
Remove the RH front wheel.
3.
Remove the RH under cover.
4.
Remove the engine cover.
5.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly – “Cylinder Head Cover”)
6.
Drain engine oil and remove the oil pan.
(Refer to Lubrication system – “Oil Pan”)
7.
Remove the engine mounting bracket.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Mounting")
8.
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.
(Refer to Timing System – “Crankshaft Damper Pulley")
9.
Remove the water pump.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Water pump")
10.
Remove the A/C compressor.
(Refer to Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "Compressor")
11.
Remove the front engine hanger (A).

12.
Remove the alternator.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System – “Alternator”)
13.
Remove the timing chain cover (A) by gently prying the gaps between the cylinder head and cylinder block.

  
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of cylinder block, cylinder head and timing chain cover.
Timing Chain Cover Components
1. Timing chain cover 2. Service plug bolt & gasket ...

Timing Chain Cover Installation
1. Install the timing chain cover. (1) Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing material from the gasket surfaces. ...

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