7. After installing the timing belt, exert the reverse-directed force to the right bank exhaust camshaft
sprocket to give tension on the belt. Holding this state, recheck if each timing mark is correctly
positioned.
8. With tensioner pulley slightly pushing the belt down, tighten the center bolts lightly.
Fig. 56: Exerting The Reverse-Directed Force To The Right Bank Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
9. Pull out the auto tensioner set pin.
ADJUSTING TIMING BELT TENSION
1. Tension setting (While auto tensioner is not operating: And set pin being kept installed.).
1. After rotating crankshaft 1/4 revolution reversely, rotate it clockwise to position No. 1 cylinder at
TDC.
Then, loosen the center bolt and give the belt 50kg-cm of tension with tensioner pulley socket (Two
compression TDC position, the other sprocket is rotated one
revolution clockwise or counter clockwise, then the intake and
exhaust valve might interfere each other.)
2002 Kia Sedona EX
2002 ENGINES 3.5L V6 - Sedona
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