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2007 Kia Rondo V6-2.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
System Specifications
Cylinder Head
Tighten the cylinder head bolts with the plain washers in several steps as following order.
NOTE
Using the SST(09221-4A000), tighten the bolts which need to be tightened with the angular tightening method.
Flatness of gasket surface
Specifications 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) or less
Limit 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Flatness of manifold mounting
Intake
Specifications 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) or less
Exhaust
Specifications 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) or less
Intake manifold
Tighten the bolts in two steps.
Camshaft bearing caps
NOTE
When installing the bearing caps, check the marks on them as shown below and install them in its proper position.
A (LH/RH HEAD): L (LH), R (RH)
B (Intake/Exhaust): I (Intake), E (Exhaust)
C (Cap no.): 1, 2, 3
Camshaft sprocket bolt 88.3 - 107.9 Nm (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
Exhaust manifold
Tightening torque 29.4-34.3 Nm (3.0-3.5 kgf.m, 21.7-25.3 lb-ft)
Tighten the cylinder head bolts with the plain washers in several steps as following order.
NOTE
Using the SST(09221-4A000), tighten the bolts which need to be tightened with the angular tightening method.
Flatness of gasket surface
Specifications 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) or less
Limit 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Flatness of manifold mounting
Intake
Specifications 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) or less
Exhaust
Specifications 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) or less
Intake manifold
Tighten the bolts in two steps.
Camshaft bearing caps
NOTE
When installing the bearing caps, check the marks on them as shown below and install them in its proper position.
A (LH/RH HEAD): L (LH), R (RH)
B (Intake/Exhaust): I (Intake), E (Exhaust)
C (Cap no.): 1, 2, 3
Camshaft sprocket bolt 88.3 - 107.9 Nm (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
Exhaust manifold
Tightening torque 29.4-34.3 Nm (3.0-3.5 kgf.m, 21.7-25.3 lb-ft)
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.