Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 359

Fig. 138: Identifying Cam Bearing Caps 
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A: L (LH), R (RH) 

B: l (Intake), None (Exhaust) 

C: Journal number 

D: Front mark 

7. Install water temperature control assembly. Refer to WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL 

ASSEMBLY.  

8. Install timing chain. Refer to INSTALLATION.  

9. Check and adjust valve clearance. Refer to VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND 

ADJUSTMENT.  

10. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD.  

11. Install the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD.  

ENGINE BLOCK 

COMPONENTS 

direction. Refer to the table below.

CAUTION: Rotate the crankshaft to position the pistons 10 mm (0.3937 in.) from 

the top of the cylinder block.

 

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Fig. 139: Identifying Engine Block Components And Torque Specifications (1 Of 2) 
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Fig. 140: Identifying Engine Block Components And Torque Specifications (2 Of 2) 
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REMOVAL 

CAUTION:

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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.  

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

 

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1. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD.  

2. Remove intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD.  

3. Remove timing chain. Refer to REMOVAL.  

4. Remove water temperature control assembly. Refer to WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL 

ASSEMBLY.  

5. Remove cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD.  

6. Remove oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP.  

7. Remove oil filter assembly. Refer to OIL FILTER ASSEMBLY.  

8. Remove A/C compressor (A) from engine. 

Fig. 141: Locating Air Compressor 
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9. Remove generator (A) from engine. 

NOTE:

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Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.  

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Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is at top dead center. 
Refer to VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT.  

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Engine removal is required for this procedure.  

 

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