Timing chain replacement: KIA Cerato 1.6 CRDi (D4FB)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6, CRDI

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin
• Renewed: gaskets camshaft gearwheel, gasket note

Don't miss

• If the timing chain is to be re-used, mark the running direction before removal
• Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
• Ensure the timing mark is aligned with the plated timing chain link

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
2. Renew the seals
3. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
4. Engine mounting bracket
5. Always use new gaskets

6. Camshaft gearwheel
7. If the timing chain is to be re-used, mark the running direction before removal
8. Remove the starter motor
9. Remove the crankshaft pulley
10. Remove the locking pin
11. Remove the high-pressure pump nut
12. Remove the fuel return hose
13. Remove the high-pressure pump bolts and fuel lines
14. Remove the bolts from the timing chain cover
15. Use a trolley jack to support the engine
16. Remove the air-conditioning compressor
17. Remove the oil strainer
18. Remove the timing chain cover
19. Remove the chain tensioner
20. Remove the chain tensioner rail(s)
21. Remove the timing chain upper guide rail
22. Remove the chain tensioner rail(s)
23. Remove the second chain

Installation and checks

24. Align the crankshaft timing marks
25. Align the injection pump timing marks
26. Fit the second timing chain
27. Ensure the timing mark is aligned with the plated timing chain link
28. Refit the injection pump gearwheel
29. Refit the nut
30. Refit the chain guide(s)
31. Fit the timing chain
32. Refit the timing chain upper guide rail
33. Fit the chain tensioner
34. Turn the special tool clockwise
35. Fit the timing chain case oil seal
36. Refit the oil strainer
37. Refit the oil sump
38. Remove the engine support tool
39. Refit the intercooler pipe
40. Refit the crankshaft pulley
41. Fit the ancillary drive belt tensioner
42. Lock the tensioner; use a locking pin
43. Refit the engine mounting bracket
44. Refit the cylinder head cover
45. Renew the gasket
46. Note: Apply sealant before fitting
47. Refit the injectors
48. Refit the ancillary drive belt

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