Kia Sorento: Crankshaft Disassembly - Cylinder Block - Engine Mechanical SystemKia Sorento: Crankshaft Disassembly

Kia Sorento (XM, 2011-2015) Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cylinder Block / Crankshaft 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 ladder frame.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Ladder Frame")
2.
Check the connecting rod end play.
3.
Remove piston and connecting rod assemblies.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Piston And Connecting Rod")
4.
Remove crankshaft bearing cap and check oil clearance.
5.
Check the crankshaft end play.
6.
Lift the crankshaft (A) out of the engine, being careful not to damage journals.

  
Arrange the main bearings and thrust bearings in the correct order.
Crankshaft Components
1. Crankshaft upper bearing 2. Thrust bearing 3. Crankshaft 4. Crankshaft lower bearing 5. Main bearing cap...
Crankshaft Inspection
1. Check the crankshaft bearing oil clearance. (1) To check main bearing-to-journal oil clearance, remove the main caps and bearing halves. ...
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