Kia Sorento: E-CVVT Motor Removal and Installation - Engine Control System - Engine Control / Fuel SystemKia Sorento: E-CVVT Motor Removal and Installation

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Engine Control / Fuel System / Engine Control System / E-CVVT Motor Removal and Installation

Special Service Tool
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
A: Electric Continuous Variable Valve Timing (E-CVVT) plug installer
B: E-CVVT Cover Installer
C : Handle
09243 - C2000

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Used for installing E-CVVT cover

Removal
Electric Continuous Variable Valve Timing (E- CVVT) Cover
1.
Remove the engine mounting bracket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")
2.
Remove the engine support bracket (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
39.2 - 44.1 N·m (4.0 - 4.5 kgf·m, 28.9 - 32.5 lb·ft)

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Note
loosen in order of 6→5→4→3→2→1
3.
Disconnect the Electric Continuous Variable Valve Timing (E- CVVT) cover connector (A).

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4.
Remove the E-CVVT cover (A) after loosening the bolts.

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Note
Be careful not to apply the force on the connector brush after removing the E-CVVT cover.
Electric Continuous Variable Valve Timing (E- CVVT) Motor
Note
Remove after 30 minutes of switching "OFF" the ignition to drain out the oil inside the Electric Continuous Variable Valve Timing (E- CVVT) motor plug.
1.
Remove the timing chain.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Timing Chain")
2.
Remove it by breaking the center of E-CVVT motor plug (A).

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Note
•
Do not tilt the front of engine (timing chain cover side) downward as residual oil may flow out during E-CVVT motor plug removal.
•
If oil flows out during E-CVVT motor plug removal, wipe off immediately and block the motor shaft inlet with a clean towel.
3.
Remove the E-CVVT motor (B) by loosening the mounting bolt after holding the camshaft (A) with a wrench to prevent the camshaft from rotating.

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Installation
Electric Continuous Variable Valve Timing (E- CVVT) Motor
1.
Remove it by breaking the center of Electric Continuous Variable Valve Timing (E- CVVT) motor plug (A).

Engine Control / Fuel System — Engine Control System / E-CVVT Motor / Removal and Installation / Installation illustration

Note
•
Remove after 30 minutes of switching "OFF" the ignition to drain out the oil inside the E-CVVT motor plug.
•
Do not tilt the front of engine (timing chain cover side) downward as residual oil may flow out during E-CVVT motor plug removal.
•
If oil flows out during E-CVVT motor plug removal, wipe off immediately and block the motor shaft inlet with a clean towel.
2.
Clean the E-CVVT motor plug mounting surface (A) with oil cleaner.

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3.
When reusing the E-CVVT cover, inspect the items below.
(1)
If there is sign of leakage from inside the E-CVVT cover, replace it with a new one.
(2)
Check for worn connector brush. (If measurement is below specification, replace the E-CVVT cover with a new one.)

Specification [mm (in.)] : Over 5 (0.1969)

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(3)
Check for damaged oil seal (A) and replace any damaged E-CVVT cover with a new one.

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(4)
After inspecting E-CVVT, if no problem is found, replace the O-ring (A) with a new one.

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4.
Install the E-CVVT cover.
(1)
Apply engine oil on oil seal lip (A).

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Note
When applying oil, keep the connector brush (A) clean from foreign materials.

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(2)
Insert SST (09243 - C2000) into the E-CVVT motor shaft.

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Note
Insert the SST exactly to motor shaft.
(3)
Slowly push the E-CVVT cover (A) until it is flush with the timing chain cover surface.

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Note
Installing the E-CVVT cover without SST may cause oil leakage inside the E-CVVT motor due to damaged or separated E-CVVT oil seal.
(4)
Pre-tighten the bolts in the below sequence, and then remove the SST (09243 - C2000).

Tightening torque :
1.0 - 2.0 N·m (0.1 - 0.2 kgf·m, 0.7 - 1.4 lb·ft, 8.7 - 17.4 lb·in)

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(5)
Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the sequence below.

Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

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5.
Install the E-CVVT plug.
(1)
By using SST (09243 - C2000), insert the plug (A) into the E-CVVT cover hole.

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Note
Do not reuse a E-CVVT motor plug.
(2)
Mount the stopper of SST so that it sits at the end of E-CVVT motor shaft.

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6.
Inspect the pressed depth of E-CVVT plug.
(1)
By using a steel ruler, measure the distance from E-CVVT cover center boss to the end of motor shaft (Engine Control / Fuel System — Engine Control System / E-CVVT Motor / Removal and Installation / Installation illustration).
(2)
By using a steel ruler, measure the distance from E-CVVT cover center boss to the end of E-CVVT plug (Engine Control / Fuel System — Engine Control System / E-CVVT Motor / Removal and Installation / Installation illustration).

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(3)
Measure the pressed depth of E-CVVT plug (Engine Control / Fuel System — Engine Control System / E-CVVT Motor / Removal and Installation / Installation illustration) (Replace and Reinstall the E-CVVT plug, when it is out of the specification.

Pressed depth : Engine Control / Fuel System — Engine Control System / E-CVVT Motor / Removal and Installation / Installation illustration = Engine Control / Fuel System — Engine Control System / E-CVVT Motor / Removal and Installation / Installation illustration - Engine Control / Fuel System — Engine Control System / E-CVVT Motor / Removal and Installation / Installation illustration
Specification [mm (in.)] : 1.1 - 2.1 (0.0433 - 0.0826)

7.
Insert the E-CVVT cover plug so that the guide pin (A) reach to E-CVVT cover groove correctly.

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Note
•
Check how much protrude after installing the E-CVVT plug.

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•
Be careful that the plug is not inserted inside E-CVVT cover beyond the regulated range.
8.
Install the engine support bracket (A).

Tightening torque :
39.2 - 44.1 N·m (4.0 - 4.5 kgf·m, 28.9 - 32.5 lb·ft)

(1)
Install in order of 1→2→3 temporary.
(2)
Turn the bracket counterclockwise and install the bolt 1.
(3)
Install in order of 2→3→4→5→6 .

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9.
Install the engine mounting bracket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")
10.
Reset the E-CVVT adaptive values by using a KDS.
Information
•
After replacing or remounting the E-CVVT assembly, be sure to reset the learned value from the additional feature menu on the KDS diagnostic device.
•
When the learned value for electronic cam position is erased, start learning the cam position while cranking. The engine can start once this is completed.
•
Cranking should be repeated for up to 2 - 3 times to complete learning.
Electric Continuous Variable Valve Timing (E- CVVT) Motor
1.
Install E-CVVT motor (A).

Tightening torque :
73.5 - 83.4 N·m (7.5 - 8.5 kgf·m, 54.2 - 61.5 lb·ft)

2.
Install the E-CVVT motor (B) by tightening the mounting bolt after holding the camshaft (A) with a wrench to prevent the camshaft from rotating.

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Note
Install bolts with tightening torque while E-CVVT stopper (A) and camshaft slot (B) are in contact.

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3.
Install the timing chain.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Timing Chain")
4.
Reset the E-CVVT adaptive values by using a KDS.
Information
•
After replacing or remounting the E-CVVT assembly, be sure to reset the learned value from the additional feature menu on the KDS diagnostic device.
•
When the learned value for electronic cam position is erased, start learning the cam position while cranking. The engine can start once this is completed.
•
Cranking should be repeated for up to 2 - 3 times to complete learning.
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