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

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

  
Identify MLA(Mechanical Lash Adjuster), valves, valve springs as they are removed so that each item can be reinstalled in its original position.
1.
Remove the MLAs (A).

2.
Remove the valves.
(1)
Using SST (09222-3K000, 09222-3K100), compress the valve spring and remove retainer lock.

(2)
Remove the spring retainer.
(3)
Remove the valve spring.
(4)
Remove the valve.
(5)
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the valve stem seal.
  
Do not reuse old valve stem seals.
Cylinder Head Removal
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