Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 347

Fig. 57: Locating Oil Pump Chain Sprocket And Oil Pump Chain 
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15. Remove crankshaft sprocket (A) (Oil pump & RH camshaft drive). 

Fig. 58: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket 
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16. Remove LH cam-to-cam guide (A). 

 

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Fig. 59: Locating LH Cam-To-Cam Guide 
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17. Remove LH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and LH timing chain tensioner arm (B). 

Fig. 60: Locating LH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner And LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm 
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18. Remove LH timing chain.  

19. Remove LH timing chain guide (A). 

 

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Fig. 61: Locating LH Timing Chain Guide 
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20. Remove crankshaft sprocket (A) (LH camshaft drive). 

Fig. 62: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket 
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21. Remove tensioner adapter assembly (A). 

 

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Fig. 63: Locating Tensioner Adapter Assembly 
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INSPECTION 

SPROCKETS, CHAIN TENSIONER, CHAIN GUIDE, CHAIN TENSIONER ARM 

1. Check the camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket for abnormal wear, cracks, or damage. Replace as 

necessary.  

2. Inspect the tensioner arm and chain guide for abnormal wear, cracks, or damage. Replace as necessary.  

3. Check that the tensioner piston moves smoothly when the ratchet pawl is released with thin rod.  

REASSEMBLY 

1. The key (A) of crankshaft should be aligned with the timing mark (B) of timing chain cover. As a result 

of this, the piston of No.1 cylinder is placed at the top dead center on compression stroke. 

Fig. 64: Identifying Crankshaft Key And Timing Chain Cover Timing Mark 
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