Kia Sorento: Cylinder Block Disassembly - Cylinder Block - Engine Mechanical System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Sorento: Cylinder Block Disassembly

Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cylinder Block / Cylinder Block Disassembly

  
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
  
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No.1 piston is at top dead center.
Engine removal is required for this procedure.
  
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.
1.
Remove the balance shaft module.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Balance Shaft & Oil Pump")
2.
Remove the ladder frame.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Ladder Frame")
3.
Remove the piston & connecting rod assembly.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Piston And Connecting Rod")
4.
Remove the crankshaft.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Crankshaft")
5.
Remove the oil jet (A).

Ladder Frame Installation
1. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of cylinder block and ladder frame.    ...

Cylinder Block Inspection
1. Remove gasket material. Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material from the top surface of the cylinder block. 2. Cl ...

See also:

Heater Unit Component Location
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Blind Spot Detection Switch Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad") ...

Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pressing the fuel filler lid opener button on the driver’s door. (if equipped) ✽ NOTICE If the fuel filler lid does not open ...

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