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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2003ACCENT GL, 2D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICAL1.6L 4-CYLINDER ENGINEMAIN MOVING SYSTEMCRANK SHAFTREASSEMBLY
2003 Hyundai Accent GL, 2D Hatchback, Standard

Crank Shaft: Reassembly

2003 Hyundai Accent GL, 2D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Reassembly
  1. Install the upper main bearing inserts in the cylinder block.

    When reusing the main bearings, remember to install them by referring to the location marks made at the time of disassembly. 

  2. Install the crankshaft. Apply engine oil to the journals.
  3. Install bearing caps and tighten cap bolts to the specified torque in the following sequence; center, No. 2, No. 4, front, and rear caps.

    Cap bolts should be tightened evenly in 2 to 3 stages before they are tightened to the specified torque.

    The caps should be installed with the arrow mark directed toward the crank pulley side of engine. Cap numbers must be correct.

    Tightening torque

    1. Main bearing cap bolt: 55 ~ 60 Nm (550 ~ 600 kg.cm, 41 ~ 44 lb.ft)
    2. Connecting rod cap bolt: 32 ~ 35 Nm (320 ~ 350 kg.cm, 24 ~ 26 lb.ft)
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Of Engine
    G00965767Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Make certain that the crankshaft turns freely and has the proper clearance between the center main bearing thrust flange and the connecting rod big end bearing.

    Standard value - Crankshaft end play: 0.05-0.175 mm (0.0019-0.0068 in.)

    Fig 2: Checking Clearance Between Center Main Bearing Thrust Flange & Connecting Rod Big End Bearing
    G00965768Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the oil seal in the crankshaft rear oil seal case. Use the Special Tool, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer (09231 - 21000) as shown. Press fit the oil seal all the way in, being careful not to misalign it.
    Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
    G00965769Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the rear plate and tighten the bolts.
  7. Install the connecting rod caps.
  8. Install the flywheel, front case, oil pan and timing belt.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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