Kia Optima: Installation
| 1. |
Hold the timing chain, and place
the intake CVVT & camshaft assembly. |
| 2. |
Place the exhaust CVVT & camshaft
assembly after releasing the ratchet of the timing chain tensioner.
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The timing marks of each CVVT sprocket should be matched with timing
marks (painted link) of timing chain when installing the timing
chain. |

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| 3. |
Install the camshaft bearing
caps in their proper locations. Tightening order
Group A → Group B → Group C
Tightening torque
Step 1
M6 : 5.9N.m (0.6kgf.m, 4.3lb-ft)M8 : 14.7N.m (1.5kgf.m, 10.8lb-ft)
Step 2M6 : 10.8 ~ 12.7N.m (1.1 ~ 1.3kgf.m, 8.0 ~ 9.4lb-ft)
M8 : 27.5 ~ 31.4N.m (2.8 ~ 3.2kgf.m, 20.3 ~ 23.1lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Install the service hole bolt
(A).
Tightening torque :11.8
~ 14.7N.m (1.2 ~ 1.5kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.8lb-ft)
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| 5. |
Turn the crankshaft two turns
in the operating direction (clockwise), and then check that the TDC marks
(A) of the CVVT sprockets are in straight line on the cylinder head surface.

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| 6. |
Install the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Timing system in this group) |
Timing chain cover removal is not required for this procedure.
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Use fender covers to
avoid damaging painted surf ...
1.
Disassemble the CVVT assembly
(A) and camshaft (B).
When removing the CVVT assembly bol ...
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1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
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3.
When the e ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
[System Inspection]
1.
Disconnect the vapor hose from the throttle body
and connect a vacuum pump to the nipple on the throttle body.
2.
Chec ...
Cup holder
WARNING - Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder while the
vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you may burn yourself. Such
a burn to the driver ...