Kia Optima: Removal
| 1. |
Remove the timing chain. (Refer
to Timing system in this group) |
| 2. |
Install a stopper pin (A) after
compressing the balance shaft chain tensioner. |
| 3. |
Remove the balance shaft chain
hydraulic tensioner (B). |
| 4. |
Remove the balance shaft chain
tensioner arm (C). |
| 5. |
Remove the balance shaft chain
guide (D).

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| 6. |
Remove the balance shaft & oil
pump module (A) and balance shaft chain (B) and the sprocket (C).

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Do not disassemble the balance shaft & oil pump module. |
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1.
The key of crankshaft should
be aligned with the mating face of main bearing cap. As a result of this,
the piston of No.1 cylinder is placed at the top dead center on compression ...
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Self Diagnosis With GDSSmart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with
the GDS. GDS operates actuator quickly to monitor, input/output value and self diagnosis.
The following thr ...
Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized
Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around
the radiator cap befo ...
Fuse Inspection
1.
Be sure there is no play in the
fuse holders, and that the fuses are held securely.
2.
Are the fuse capacities for each
circuit correct?
3.
Are the ...