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Need timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L engine

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Removal & Installation

3.5L Engine

  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
  2. Record the radio anti theft code data.
  3. Remove or disconnect the following:

    Negative battery cable Engine cover Accessory drive belts Idler pulley Crankshaft pulley Power steering pump pulley Belt tensioner pulley Upper and lower timing belt covers
  4. Support the engine with a floor jack and remove the engine mount.
  5. Rotate the engine to align the camshaft sprocket timing marks with the cylinder head cover timing marks.

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    Fig. Timing belt routing and timing marks-3.5L Engine

  6. Remove or disconnect the folNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - 0996b43f8022cb72.jpgbr> Auto tensioner Timing belt

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    Fig. Timing belt and related components-3.5L Engine


To install:
  1. Ensure that the engine is set to Top Dead Center (TDC).
  2. Prepare the auto tensioner for installation by compressing it in a vise and installing a retaining pin.
  3. Install the timing belt in the following order:
    1. Crankshaft sprocket
    2. Idler pulley
    3. Left bank exhaust camshaft sprocket
    4. Left bank intake camshaft sprocket
    5. Water pump pulley
    6. Right bank intake camshaft sprocket
    7. Right bank exhaust camshaft sprocket
    8. Tensioner pulley

  4. Install the auto tensioner. Do not remove the retaining pin at this time.
  5. Check that the crankshaft and camshaft timing marks are aligned correctly.
  6. Rotate the crankshaft 1 / 4 turn Counterclockwise .
  7. Rotate the crankshaft 1 / 4 turn Clockwise to return the engine to TDC.
  8. Loosen the tensioner pulley center bolt.
  9. Apply 44 inch lbs. (5 Nm) torque to the tensioner pulley as shown and tighten the center bolt to 32-41 ft. lbs. (43-55 Nm).

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    Fig. Adjusting the tensioner pulley-3.5L Engine

  10. Need timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - 0996b43f8022cb74.jpgRemove the auto tensioner retaining pin.
  11. Rotate the crankshaft 2 revolutions Clockwise , then wait 5 minutes for the auto tensioner to adjust.
  12. Measure the auto tensioner rod as shown. If the measurement is not 3.8-Need timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - enlarge_icon.gifeat the belt tensioning pNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - enlarge_tooltip.gifr>
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    Fig. Measuring the auto tensioner rod-3.5L Engine

  13. When the auto tensioner measurement is correct, install or connect the following:

    Engine mount Upper and lower timing belt covers Belt tensioner pulley Power steering pump pulley Crankshaft pulley Idler pulley Accessory drive belts Engine cover Negative battery cable
  14. Reprogram the radio anti theft codes.

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    Timing Chain, Sprockets, Front Cover & Seal

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    Removal & Installation

    3.8L Engine

    1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
    2. Record the radio anti theft code data.
    3. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
    4. Remove the drive belt. Remove the power steering pump. Remove the air conditioning compressor.
    5. Remove the alternator. Remove the drive belt idler. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Remove the water pump pulley. Remove the intake manifold.
    6. Remove the connector bracket from the left cylinder head cover. Disconnect the right ignition coil connector, condenser connector and remove the bracket.
    7. Remove the left cylinder head cover retaining bolts. Remove the cylinder head cover from the engine.
    8. Remove the right cylinder head cover retaining bolts. Remove the cylinder head cover from the engine.
    9. Set the No. 1 cylinder to TDC on the compression stroke. Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the timing mark T of the lower timing chain cover.
    10. Check that the mark of the camshaft timing sprockets are in straight line positioning on the cylinder head surface. If not rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees. Do not rotate the engine counterclockwise.
    11. Remove the oil pan. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley. Remove the timing chain cover.
      NOTE Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder block, cylinder head and timing chain cover. Before removing the timing chain, mark the right and left timing chains with an identification mark based on the location of the sprocket because the identification mark on the chain for TDC can be erased.
    12. After compressing the timing chain tensioner, install a set pin. Remove the right cam to cam guide. Remove the right timing chain auto tensioner and timing chain tensioner arm.
    13. Remove the oil pump chain cover. Remove the oil pump chain tensioner assembly. Remove the oil pump chain guide. Remove the right timing chain.
    14. Remove the left cam to cam guide. Remove the left timing chain auto tensioner and timing chain tensioner arm. RemNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - enlarge_icon.gifing chain.
    15. Need timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - enlarge_tooltip.gif>Remove the left timing chain guide. Remove the crankshaft sprocket and left camshaft drive. Remove the tensioner adapter assembly.

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      Fig. Timing chain and related components-3.8L Engine


    To install:
    1. Check the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets for wear and damage, replace as required.
    2. Inspect the tensioner arm and chain guide for wear and damage, replace as required.
    3. Check that the tensioner pin moves smoothly when the ratchet pawl is released with a thin rod.
    4. The key of the crankshaft should be aligned with the timing mark of the timing chain cover. This indicates that the piston is at TDC on the compression stroke.
    5. Install the tensioner adapter assembly. Install thNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - 0996b43f80201924.jpgt and left camshaft drive.
    6. Install the left timing chain guide and torque the retaining bolts 14-18 ft. lbs.
    7. Install the left timing chain. Be sure to install the chain with no slack between the camshaft and the crankshaft (crankshaft sprocket, timing chain guide, exhaust camshaft sprocket, intakeNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - enlarge_icon.gifet). The timing mark of eNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - enlarge_tooltip.gif be matched with the timing mark (color ink) of the timing chain at installation of the timing chain.

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      Fig. Left timing chain markings and installation: (D) exhaust camshaft sprocket (C) intake camshaft sprocket-3.8L Engine

    8. Install the left timing chain tensioner arm and torque the retaining bolts 14-16 ft. lbs.
    9. Install the left timing chain tensioner and torque the retaining bolts 7-9 ft. lbs.
    10. Install the crankshaft sprocket, oil pump and right camshaft drive.
    11. Install the oil pump chain and oil pump sprocket. Torque the retaining bolt to 14-16 ft. lbs.
    12. Install the right timing cNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - enlarge_icon.gifue the retaining bolts toNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - enlarge_tooltip.gifAN>
    13. Install the right timing chain. Be sure to install the chain with no slack between the camshaft and the crankshaft (crankshaft sprocket, intake camshaft sprocket, exhaust camshaft sprocket). The timing mark of each sprocket should be matched with the timing mark (color ink) of the timing chain at installation of the timing chain.

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      Fig. Right timing chain markings and installation: (C) exhaust camshaft sprocket (B) intake camshaft sprocket-3.8L Engine

    14. Install the right timing chain tensioner arm. Torque the retaining bolts to 14-17 ft. lbs.
    15. Install the right timing chain auto tensioner. Torque the retaining bolts to 7-9 ft. lbs.
    16. Install the right cam to cam guide and torque the retaining bolts to 7-9 ft. lbs.
    17. Install the oil pump tensioner assembly. Torque the retaining bolts to 7-9 ft. lbs.
    18. Pull out the pins on both the left and right hydraulic tensioners. Install thNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - enlarge_icon.gif cover.
    19. Need timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - enlarge_tooltip.gifpan>Rotate the crankshaft two revolutions in the clockwise direction. Confirm the timing mark. Be sure to rotate the crankshaft in the clockwise direction.
    20. Apply sealant on the chain cover and on the cylinder head, cylinder block, and lower oil pan. Be sure these parts are free of engine oil and dirt.
      NOTE Before assembling the timiNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - 0996b43f80201927.jpgliquid sealant TB1217H should be applied on the gap between the cylinder head and block. The part must be assembled with five minutes after the sealant is applied.


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      Fig. Sealant applicaNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - 0996b43f80201928.jpgdth)-3.8L Engine

    21. Apply sealant on the chain cover.
      NOTE The liquid sealant TB1217H should be applied on the gap between the cylinder head and block. The part must be assembled with five minutes after the sealant is applied.


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      Fig. Timing cover sealant application-3.8L Engine

    22. Install a new gasket to the timing case cover.
      NOTE It is important that the dowel pNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - enlarge_icon.gifder block and holes on thNeed timing gear marks for 2004 Kia Sadona 3.5L - enlarge_tooltip.gifr should be used as a reference in order to assemble the timing chain cover in the correct position.


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      Fig. Timing cover gasket installation (A) gaskets-3.8L Engine

    23. Install the timing chain cover. Torque the retaining bolts in the proper sequence and to specification. The engine should not be started for at least thirty minutes after timing chain cover assembly.

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      Fig. Timing cover bolt torque sequence and specification-3.8L Engine

    24. Install the timing case cover oil seal.
    25. Continue the installation in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

  • Ed Grimley Jul 20, 2014

    I've read a lot on this issue and have not found a definitive answer on TDC cylinder #1 w/o access to #1. I used cylinder #6 to setup the marks for TDC on cylinder #1. Remove the plug from Cylinder #6 (front right). Turn the crankshaft till you get to TDC. Next, continue rotating the crankshaft to line up the timing marks. Now you can setup the belts and timing of camshafts from this point. Align the belt on the crankshaft and wedge a piece of cardboard or similar item to keep the belt in place. Next follow the procedure for setting the timing on the remaing camshafts, water pump and bearings. Tip: use clips to hold the belt onto the camshafts and keep them from moving. This works especially for the last camshaft after each cam is alligned. The rest is just following procedure listed previously.

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Align marks on timing belt pulley and pump body.

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  1. Align marks on camshaft pulleys with alignment marks on seal plate.
  2. Install timing belt. NOTE: No looseness should exist on the tension side and at the camshaft pulleys.
  3. Loosen tensioner lock bolt.
  4. Turn crankshaft 2 revolutions in direction of rotation and check that timing marks are still in alignment.
  5. Tighten timing belt tension lock bolt to 27-38 ft lb (32-52 Nm).
  6. Apply a force of 22 lbs to timing belt between camshaft sprockets.
  7. Belt deflection should measure 0.30-0.33 in (7.5-8.5 mm)
  8. NOTE: Replace tensioner spring if timing belt deflection is excessive.
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  1. Install lower timing belt cover.
  2. Install upper timing belt cover.
  3. Install power steering drive belt and adjust belt tension.
  4. Install fan pulley.
  5. Install generator drive belt and adjust belt tension.
  6. Install A/C drive belt and adjust belt tension.
  7. Install splash guard.
  8. Install fan and fan shroud.
  9. Install 4 fan bolts. Tighten to 24 ft lb (33 Nm).
  10. Install fan shroud mounting bolts.
  11. Install fresh air duct.
  12. Connect hose to resonance chamber.
  13. Connect battery negative cable.

Anonymous

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SOURCE: 2004 KIA Optima LX timing belt/water pump

The thing is your doing the timing belt the water pump is right their with it . it should cost you much more at all besides the cost of the water pump. When doing a timing belt I have a rule that I go by The timing belt/seals =cam , crank , any pulley & tensioner & water pump all get replaced at the same time. I did a t-belt on a Audi A-8 very complex whole front of car has to come off as well, he didnt want to do w-pump & thermostat his thermostat was their as well not even a month later the water pump gave out he had to pay double the price because he didnt want to do it when I had it apart the first time. And make sure mechanic is ase certified . good luck

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