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clearance.

and repair as required. 

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The crankshaft bearings.  

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The crankshaft main 
journals.  

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The cylinder block.  

Incorrect piston, piston pin and 
connecting rod installation

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Verify the piston pins and 
connecting rods are installed 
correctly.  

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Repair as required.  

Engine noise under load.

Low oil pressure

Repair or replace as required.

Excessive connecting rod bearing 
clearance.

Inspect the following components 
and repair as required : 



The connecting rod 
bearings.  

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The connecting rods.  

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The crankshaft.  

Excessive crankshaft bearing 
clearance.

Inspect the following components, 
and repair as required. 

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The crankshaft bearings.  

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The crankshaft main 
journals.  

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The cylinder block.  

Engine will not crank-crankshaft 
will not rotate.

Hydraulically locked cylinder. 

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Coolant/antifreeze in 
cylinder.  

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Oil in cylinder.  

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Fuel in cylinder.  

1. Remove spark plugs and 

check for fluid.  

2. Inspect for broken head 

gasket.  

3. Inspect for cracked engine 

block or cylinder head.  

4. Inspect for a sticking fuel 

injector and/or leaking fuel 
regulator.  

Broken timing chain and/or timing 
chain and/or timing chain gears.

1. Inspect timing chain and 

gears.  

2. Repair as required.  

Material in cylinder. 

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Broken valve  

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Piston material  

1. Inspect cylinder for 

damaged components and/or 
foreign materials.  

2. Repair or replace as 

required.  

 

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SPECIAL TOOLS 

SPECIAL TOOLS 

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Foreign material  

Seized crankshaft or connecting 
rod bearings.

1. Inspect crankshaft and 

connecting rod bearing.  

2. Repair as required.  

Bent or broken connecting rod.

1. Inspect connecting rods.  

2. Repair as required.  

Broken crankshaft.

1. Inspect crankshaft.  

2. Repair as required.  

Tool (Number and name)

Illustration

Use

Crankshaft front oil seal installer 
(09231-3C100)

Installation of the front oil seal

Flywheel stopper 
(09231-3C300)

Removal and installation of the 
flywheel and crankshaft pulley.

Torque angle adapter 
(09221-4A000)

Installation of bolts & nuts 
needing an angular method

Valve stem seal remover 
(09222-29000)

Remover of the valve stem seal

 

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Valve stem seal remover 
(09222-3C100)

Installation of the valve stem seal

Valve spring compressor & holder 
(09222-3K000) 
(09222-3C300)

Removal and installation of the 
intake or exhaust valve 
A: 09222-3K000 
B: 09222-3C300 (holder)

Crankshaft rear oil seal installer 
(09231-3C200) 
(09231-H1100)

Installation of the crankshaft rear 
oil seal 
A: 09231-3C200 
B: 09231-H1100

Oil pan remover 
(09215-3C000)

Removal of oil pan

Oil filter wrench 
(09263-3C100)

Removal and installation of the oil 
filter housing cover

 

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ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 

REMOVAL 

1. Remove the engine cover (A). 

Fig. 12: Locating Engine Cover 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

2. Recover refrigerant, opening the high & low pressure pipe caps and connecting the refrigerant station. 

Refer to AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM .  

3. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery and remove the battery (A). 

CAUTION:



Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.  



To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while 
holding the connector portion.  

NOTE:



Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. 

 

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