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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2009SORENTO 2WD V6-3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINETIMING COMPONENTSTIMING COVERTIMING CHAIN COVER
2009 Kia Sorento 2WD V6-3.8L
Timing Chain Cover
2009 Kia Sorento 2WD V6-3.8LSECTION Timing Chain Cover
Timing Chain cover
Tightening torque
B(17) 18.62 - 21.56 Nm (1.9 - 2.2 kgf.m, 13.74 - 15.91 lb-ft)
C(4) 9.80 - 11.76 Nm (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68 lb-ft)
D(1) 58.80 - 68.80 Nm (6.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 43.40 - 50.63 lb-ft)
E(1) 58.80 - 68.80 Nm (6.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 43.40 - 50.63 lb-ft)
F(2) 24.50 - 26.46 Nm (2.5 - 2.7 kgf.m, 18.08 - 19.53 lb-ft)
G(4) 21.56 - 23.52 Nm (2.2 - 2.4 kgf.m, 15.91 - 17.36 lb-ft)
H(1) 9.80 - 11.76 Nm (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68 lb-ft)
I(1) 9.80 - 11.76 Nm (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68 lb-ft)
J(1) 9.80 - 11.76 Nm (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68 lb-ft)
K(4) 9.80 - 11.76 Nm (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.23 - 8.68 lb-ft)
L(1) 21.56 - 26.46 Nm (2.2 - 2.7 kgf.m, 15.91 - 19.53 lb-ft) - New bolt
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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.