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Kia Sorento V6-3.5L (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 6 of 10)

Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Engine
V6-3.5L
Year
2004
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 6 of 10
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4. Remove the auto tensioner.

NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing mark to set the No. 1 cylinder's piston to TDC (compression stroke). At this time, the
timing marks of the camshaft sprocket and cylinder head cover should coincide with each other.

5. Unbolt the tensioner to remove the timing belt.

NOTE: If you plan to use the timing belt again, mark the rotation direction on the belt so you reinstall it correctly.

INSPECTION 
1. Inspect the belt closely. If the following problems are evident, replace the belt with a new one.

1) Hardened back surface of rubber Back surface is shiny, non-elastic and so hard that when the nail of your finger is pressed into it, no mark is

produced.

2) Cracked back surface of rubber.

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