Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 348

2. Install tensioner adapter assembly (A). 

Fig. 65: Locating Tensioner Adapter Assembly 
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3. Install crankshaft sprocket (A) (LH camshaft drive). 

Fig. 66: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket 
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4. Install LH timing chain guide (A). 

Tightening torque  

19.60-24.50 N.m (2.0-2.5 kgf.m, 14.17-18.08 lb-ft)

 

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Fig. 67: Locating LH Timing Chain Guide 
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5. Install LH timing chain. 

To install the timing chain with no slack between each shaft (cam, crank), follow the procedure below. 

Crankshaft sprocket --> Timing chain guide --> Exhaust camshaft sprocket (C) --> Intake camshaft 
sprocket (D). 

The timing mark of each sprockets should be matched with timing mark (color link) of timing chain at 
installing timing chain. 

Fig. 68: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And Intake Camshaft Sprocket Timing Marks 
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6. Install LH timing chain tensioner arm (B). 

Tightening torque  

 

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18.62-21.56 N.m (1.9-2.2 kgf.m, 13.74-15.91 lb-ft)

7. Install LH chain tensioner (A). 

Tightening torque  

9.80-11.76 N.m (1.0-1.2 kgf.m, 7.23-8.68 lb-ft) 

Fig. 69: Locating LH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner And LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm 
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8. Install LH cam-to-cam guide (A). 

Tightening torque  

9.80-11.76 N.m (1.0-1.2 kgf.m, 7.23-8.68 lb-ft) 

Fig. 70: Locating LH Cam-To-Cam Guide 
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9. Install crankshaft sprocket (A) (Oil pump & RH camshaft drive). 

Fig. 71: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket 
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10. Install oil pump chain (B) and oil pump sprocket (A). 

Tightening torque  

18.62-21.56 N.m (1.9-2.2 kgf.m, 13.74-15.91 lb-ft) 

Fig. 72: Locating Oil Pump Chain Sprocket And Oil Pump Chain 
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11. Install RH timing chain guide (A). 

Tightening torque  

19.60-24.50 N.m (2.0-2.5 kgf.m, 14.17-18.08 lb-ft)

 

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