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Kia Optima V6-2.7L VIN 4 (2007)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Diagrams (page 7 of 9)

Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Engine
V6-2.7L VIN 4
Year
2007
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 7 of 9
Timing Belt: Diagrams (page 7 of 9) – Kia Optima V6-2.7L VIN 4 (2007)

NOTE:
a. Do not lay down the auto tensioner.
b. Do not compress the rod suddenly. Compress the rod with the weight less than 4000N.
c. When reinstalling the auto tensioner, ensure proper orientation.
d. Do not press the rod any more when its projection from the body is 2.5mm.
e. Keep the auto-tensioner stand at room temperature in winter.

(5) Install the auto tensioner(A) to the front case with the set-pin inserted.

Tightening torque: 19.6 - 26.5Nm (2.0 - 2.7kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5lb-ft)

6. Remove the auto tensioner set-pin.
7. Check the tension of the timing belt.

(1) Turn the crankshaft 2 revolutions clockwise, and set the number one cylinder to TDC.

After 5minutes, measure the length of the projected rod.

Specification5 - 7mm (0.1969 - 0.2756in.)

(2) Ensure the locations of the timing marks for each sprocket.

8. Install the engine support bracket(A).

Tightening torque: 58.8 - 68.6Nm (6.0 - 7.0kgf.m, 43.4 - 50.6lb-ft)

CAUTION:
a. Check for the length of the bolts.(Upper-2EA/Lower-1EA).

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