Timing chain replacement: KIA Sorento 3.3 V6 (G6DB)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 3.3, V6

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

Don't miss

• Always renew the timing chain
• Do not turn the engine anti-clockwise
• The cover must be fitted within 5 minutes of applying the sealant

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
2. Always renew the timing chain
3. Align the crankshaft timing marks
4. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
5. Remove the ancillary drive belt idler pulley

6. Remove the ancillary drive belt tensioner
7. Remove the coolant pump pulley
8. Remove the inlet manifold
9. Align the timing marks
10. Remove the resonator
11. Oil pump
12. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation hose
13. Remove the air inlet manifold
14. Disconnect the injection wiring
15. Disconnect the ignition coil wiring
16. Disconnect the oil control solenoid valve connector
17. Remove the cylinder head cover
18. Remove the crankshaft pulley
19. Remove the timing chain cover
20. Remove the chain tensioner
21. Use the special tool
22. Remove the chain guide
23. Clean off the old sealant
24. Note: Apply sealant before fitting
25. Fit the flywheel locking tool
26. Remove the oil pump gearwheel
27. Remove the chain tensioner guide
28. Remove the chain tensioner
29. Remove the timing chain
30. Remove the chain guide
31. Remove the tensioner assembly

Installation and checks

32. Refit the crankshaft gearwheel
33. Fit the chain tensioner
34. Refit the timing chain upper guide rail
35. Fit the crankshaft gearwheels
36. Refit the oil pump gearwheel
37. Fit the timing chain onto the crankshaft gearwheel
38. Align the timing marks
39. Fit the timing chain onto the exhaust camshaft gearwheel
40. Fit the chain tensioner
41. Refit the timing chain upper guide rail
42. Oil pump
43. Note: Do not turn the engine anti-clockwise
44. Refit the oil pump chain tensioner
45. on the left- and right-hand sides
46. Remove the tensioner locking pin
47. Refit the oil pump gearwheel cover
48. Check the timing marks again
49. Compress the tensioner
50. Lock the tensioner; use a locking pin
51. Note: The cover must be fitted within 5 minutes of applying the sealant
52. Renew the gasket
53. Fit the timing chain case oil seal
54. Refit the cylinder head cover
55. Note: Apply sealant before fitting
56. Note: The cover must be fitted within 5 minutes of applying the sealant
57. Renew the gasket
58. Reconnect the earth cable(s)
59. Reconnect the injection wiring
60. Install the inlet manifold
61. Refit the coolant pump pulley
62. Fit the ancillary drive belt tensioner
63. Fit the tensioner pulley
64. Refit the ancillary drive belt idler pulley
65. Refit the alternator
66. Refit the air-conditioning compressor
67. Refit the power steering pump
68. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise
69. Fit the ancillary drive belt
70. Release the tensioner
71. Reconnect the battery

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