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 ...
See also:
Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS). Specifications
Specification
Temperature
Resistance (kΩ)
°C
°F
-40
-40
40.93 ~ 48.35
-20
...
VSM (Vehicle stability management)
This system provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses
when a vehicle is driving on a slippery road or a vehicle detected changes in coefficient
of friction between ...
Manual Transaxle Operation
The manual transaxle has five forward gears. Press the clutch pedal down fully
while shifting, then release it slowly.
A special safety feature prevents inadvertent shifting from 5 (Fifth) to R ( ...