Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 350

21. Install timing chain cover. 

a. The sealant locations on chain cover and on counter parts (cylinder head, cylinder block, and lower 

oil pan) must be free of engine oil and ETC.  

b. Before assembling the timing chain cover, the liquid sealant TB1217H should be applied on the gap 

between cylinder head and cylinder block The part must be assembled within 5 minutes after 
sealant was applied. 

Bead width: 2.5 mm (0.1 in.) 

Fig. 81: Identifying Sealant Locations On Chain Cover 
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c. After applying liquid sealant TB1217H on timing chain cover. 

The part must be assembled within 5 minutes after sealant was applied. 

Sealant should be applied without discontinuity. 

Bead width: 2.5 mm (0.1 in.) 

 

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Fig. 82: Identifying Timing Chain Cover Sealant Bead
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d. Install the new gasket (A) to the timing chain cover. 

Fig. 83: Identifying Gasket Of Timing Chain Cover 
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e. The dowel pins on the cylinder block and holes on the timing chain cover should be used as a 

reference in order to assemble the timing chain cover to be in exact position. 

Tightening torque  

B (17): 18.62-21.56 N.m (1.9-2.2 kgf.m, 13.74-15.91 lb-ft) 

C (4): 9.80-11.76 N.m (1.0-1.2 kgf.m, 7.23-8.68 lb-ft) 

D (1): 58.80-68.80 N.m (6.0-7.0 kgf.m, 43.40-50.63 lb-ft) 

E (1): 58.80-68.80 N.m (6.0-7.0 kgf.m, 43.40-50.63 lb-ft) 

F (2): 24.50-26.46 N.m (2.5-2.7 kgf.m, 18.08-19.53 lb-ft) 

G (4): 21.56-23.52 N.m (2.2-2.4 kgf.m, 15.91-17.36 lb-ft) 

H (1): 9.80-11.76 N.m (1.0-1.2 kgf.m, 7.23-8.68 lb-ft) 

I (1): 9.80-11.76 N.m (1.0-1.2 kgf.m, 7.23-8.68 lb-ft) 

J (1): 9.80-11.76 N.m (1.0-1.2 kgf.m, 7.23-8.68 lb-ft)

NOTE:

Letters refer to positions in Fig. 84.

 

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K (4): 9.80-11.76 N.m (1.0-1.2 kgf.m, 7.23-8.68 lb-ft)

L (1): 21.56-26.46 N.m (2.2-2.7 kgf.m, 15.91-19.53 lb-ft) - New bolt 

Fig. 84: Identifying Timing Chain Cover Tightening Sequence 
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f. The engine should not be started for at least 30 minutes after timing chain cover assembly.  

22. Using SST (09231-3C100), install timing chain cover oil seal. 

Fig. 85: Identifying SST (09231-3C100) 
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23. Install lower oil pan. 

a. Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing material from the gasket surfaces.  

b. Before assembling the oil pan, the liquid sealant TB1217H should be applied on oil pan. 

The part must be assembled within 5 minutes after the sealant was applied. 

 

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Bead width: 2.5 mm (0.1 in.). But marked area (*) to be 5.0 mm (0.2 in.) 

Fig. 86: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Sealant Bead 
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c. Install oil pan (A). 

Uniformly tighten the bolts in several passes. 

Tightening torque  

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

CAUTION:



Ensure the sealing face is clean before assembling two 
parts.  



Remove harmful foreign matters on the sealing face before 
applying sealant.  



When applying sealant gasket, sealant must not be 
protruded into the inside of oil pan.  



To prevent leakage of oil, apply sealant gasket of the inner 
threads of the bolt holes.  



After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the 
engine with oil.  

 

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