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2009 Kia Amanti V6-3.8LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Timing Cover
(5) The dowel pins on the cylinder block and holes on the timing chain cover should be used as a reference in order to assemble the timing chain cover to be in exact position.
Tightening torque :
B(17) :18.62 - 21.56N.m (1.9 - 2.2kgf.m, 13.74 - 15.91lb-ft)
C(4) :9.80 - 11.76N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68lb-ft)
D(1) :58.80 - 68.80N.m (6.0 - 7.0kgf.m, 43.40 - 50.63lb-ft)
E(1) :58.80 - 68.80N.m (6.0 - 7.0kgf.m, 43.40 - 50.63lb-ft)
F(2) :24.50 - 26.46N.m (2.5 - 2.7kgf.m, 18.08 - 19.53lb-ft)
G(4) :21.56 - 23.52N.m (2.2 - 2.4kgf.m, 15.91 - 17.36lb-ft)
H(1) :9.80 - 11.76N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68lb-ft)
I(1) :9.80 - 11.76N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68lb-ft)
J(1) :9.80 - 11.76N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68lb-ft)
K(4) :9.80 - 11.76N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68lb-ft)
L(1):21.56 - 26.46N.m (2.2 - 2.7kgf.m, 15.91 - 19.53lb-ft) - New bolt
Tightening torque :
B(17) :18.62 - 21.56N.m (1.9 - 2.2kgf.m, 13.74 - 15.91lb-ft)
C(4) :9.80 - 11.76N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68lb-ft)
D(1) :58.80 - 68.80N.m (6.0 - 7.0kgf.m, 43.40 - 50.63lb-ft)
E(1) :58.80 - 68.80N.m (6.0 - 7.0kgf.m, 43.40 - 50.63lb-ft)
F(2) :24.50 - 26.46N.m (2.5 - 2.7kgf.m, 18.08 - 19.53lb-ft)
G(4) :21.56 - 23.52N.m (2.2 - 2.4kgf.m, 15.91 - 17.36lb-ft)
H(1) :9.80 - 11.76N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68lb-ft)
I(1) :9.80 - 11.76N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68lb-ft)
J(1) :9.80 - 11.76N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68lb-ft)
K(4) :9.80 - 11.76N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68lb-ft)
L(1):21.56 - 26.46N.m (2.2 - 2.7kgf.m, 15.91 - 19.53lb-ft) - New bolt
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.
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