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Kia Optima L4-2.4L VIN 6 (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Diagrams (page 12 of 12)

Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Engine
L4-2.4L VIN 6
Year
2006
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 12 of 12
Timing Belt: Diagrams (page 12 of 12) – Kia Optima L4-2.4L VIN 6 (2006)

27. Rotate the crankshaft two complete turns clockwise and leave it for about 15 minutes. Then, measure the auto tensioner protrusion "A"

(distance between the tensioner arm and auto tensioner body) to ensure that it is up to specification. 
Standard value 6 - 9 mm (0.24 - 0.35 inch) 

28. Install the timing belt lower cover and the timing belt upper cover.

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The same page in: Optima L4-2.4L (2001), Optima L4-2.4L (2001), Optima L4-2.4L VIN 6 (2006).

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