Kia Sorento: Cylinder Block Disassembly
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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
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To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while
holding the connector portion.
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Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
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Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No.1 piston is at top
dead center.
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Engine removal is required for this procedure.
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In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel
pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage
of the high pressure fuel. So don’t do any repair work right after engine
stops.
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Remove the balance shaft module.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Balance Shaft & Oil Pump")
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Remove the ladder frame.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Ladder Frame")
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Remove the piston & connecting rod assembly.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Piston And Connecting Rod")
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Remove the crankshaft.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Crankshaft")
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Remove the oil jet (A).

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Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of cylinder block and ladder
frame.
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Remove gasket material.
Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material from the top
surface of the cylinder block.
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See also:
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and Name)
IIIustration
Use
09546-26000
Strut spring compressor
Compression of coil spring
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Installation
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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TJ Joint Inspection
1.
Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.
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Check the groove inside the joint case for wear or corrosion
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