Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 357

Fig. 124: Identifying OCV 
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INSTALLATION 

1. Install the cylinder head. 

a. The sealant locations on cylinder head and cylinder block must be free from contamination.  

b. Apply sealant on cylinder block top face before assembling cylinder head gaskets. 

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

NOTE:

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To install OCV with gray colored connector into RH bank. 

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To install OCV with black colored connector into LH bank. 

CAUTION:

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Do not reuse the OCV when dropped.  

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Keep the OCV assembly clean.  

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Do not hold the OCV sleeve during servicing.  

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When the OCV Is Installed on the engine, do not move the 
engine by holding the OCV yoke.  

NOTE:

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Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.  

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Always use a new head and manifold gasket.  

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The cylinder head gasket is a metal gasket. Take care not to bend it.  

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Rotate the crankshaft, set the No. 1 piston at TDC. Refer to VALVE 
CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT.  

 

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Fig. 125: Identifying Sealant Application Locations 
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Bead width: 2.0-3.0 mm 

Sealant locations: 1.0-1.5 mm from block surface 

Recommended sealant: Liquid sealant TB1217H 

Fig. 126: Identifying Sealant Bead Width 
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c. Apply sealant on cylinder head gaskets after assembling cylinder head gaskets on cylinder block. 

NOTE:

Refer to below illustration to apply the sealant.

 

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

Fig. 127: Identifying Sealant Application Locations 
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Fig. 128: Identifying Cylinder Head Installation Direction 
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d. Install the cylinder head. 

NOTE:

Be careful of the installation direction.

NOTE:

Remove the extruded sealant after assembling cylinder heads.

 

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Fig. 129: Identifying Cylinder Head 
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2. Place the cylinder head carefully in order not to damage the gasket with the bottom part of the end.  

3. Install cylinder head bolts. 

1. Do not apply engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the cylinder head bolts.  

2. Using SST (09221 -4A000), install and tighten the cylinder head bolts and plate washers, in several 

passes, in the sequence shown in illustration.  

Tightening torque  

1st step: 37.3-41.2 N.m (3.8-4.2 kgf.m, 27.5-30.4 lbf. ft) 

2nd step: 120° ±2° 

3rd step: 90° ±2° 

18.62-23.52 N.m (1.9-2.4 kgf.m, 13.74-17.36 lb-ft) (A) 

NOTE:

Always use new cylinder head bolts.

 

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