Kia Sorento: Crankshaft Damper Pulley Removal and Installation

1.	Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")

2.	Remove the passenger engine room side cover. (Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")

3.	Remove the passenger front tire.

Remove the crankshaft damper pulley(A).

Tightening torque :

166.6 ~ 176.4 N.m (17.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 122.9 ~ 130.1 lb-ft)

There are two methods to hold the ring gear when installing or removing the crankshaft damper pulley.

•	Install the SST (09231-2B100) to hold the ring gear after removing the starter.

•	Install the SST (09231-3D100) to hold the ring gear after removing the dust cover.

1.	Remove the dust cover (A) on the bottom of the ladder frame and unfasten the two transaxle mounting bolts (B).

2.	Adjust the length of the holder nuts (A) so that the front plate of the holder (B) puts in the ring gear (C) teeth.

3.	Adjust the angle of the links (D) so that the two transaxle mounting bolts can be fastened to the original mounted holes.

4.	Install the SST (09231-3D100) using the two transaxle mounting bolts and spacers. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the holder and links securely.

5.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt") 2. Remove the drive belt auto tensioner(A). ...

1. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley. (Refer to Timing System - "Crankshaft Damper Pullty") 2. Remove the front oil seal(A). ...

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