Timing chain replacement: KIA Carens06 2.0 (G4KA)

🧭 Before you start

• Opens: engine oil
• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin

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• If the timing chain is to be re-used, mark the running direction before removal
• The cover must be fitted within 5 minutes of applying the sealant

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Always use new gaskets
2. Disconnect the battery
3. Remove the engine upper cover
4. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
5. If the timing chain is to be re-used, mark the running direction before removal

6. Remove the coolant pump pulley
7. Remove the crankshaft pulley
8. Disconnect the ignition coil wiring
9. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation hose
10. Remove the accelerator cable
11. Remove the cylinder head cover
12. Drain the engine oil
13. Remove the oil sump
14. Use the special tool
15. Compress the tensioner
16. Lock the chain tensioner with a locking pin
17. Remove the timing chain
18. Remove the chain guide rail
19. Remove the crankshaft gearwheel
20. Installation sequence:
21. Remove the chain tensioner rail(s)
22. Remove the chain guide rail
23. Remove the balance shaft drive assembly
24. Remove the balance shaft drive chain
25. Balance shaft drive assembly:

Installation and checks

26. Refit the balance shaft drive assembly
27. Refit the balance shaft chain guide rails
28. Refit the crankshaft gearwheel
29. Align the timing marks
30. Fit the timing chain
31. Installation sequence:
32. Refit the chain tensioner rail(s)
33. Fit the chain tensioner
34. Refit the timing chain cover
35. Note: Apply sealant before fitting
36. Note: Apply sealant before fitting
37. Note: Wait 30 minutes before refilling the oil sump
38. Renew the gasket
39. Compress the tensioner
40. Note: The cover must be fitted within 5 minutes of applying the sealant
41. Refit the engine support
42. Fit the crankshaft pulley
43. Refit the coolant pump pulley
44. Fit the ancillary drive belt tensioner
45. Refit the ancillary drive belt idler pulley
46. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise
47. Refit the ancillary drive belt
48. Release the tensioner
49. Refit the engine mounting bracket
50. Refit the front right splash guard
51. Refit the front right wheel
52. Refit the engine upper cover
53. Reconnect the battery

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