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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015FORTE5 SX, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY - 1.6LCVVT & CAMSHAFTREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL
2015 Kia Forte5 SX, Automatic Trans

Repair Procedures: Removal

2015 Kia Forte5 SX, Automatic TransSECTION Removal
  1. Remove the cylinder head cover.

    ("CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")

  2. Turn the crankshaft damper pulley so that No. 1 piston is at top dead center.
    1. Turn the crankshaft damper pulley and align its groove with the timing mark on the timing chain cover (0° mark on the timing scale).
      Fig 1: Timing Mark On Timing Chain Cover (0° Mark On Timing Scale)
      G09746584Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Check that the TDC timing marks on the intake and exhaust CVVT sprockets are in a straight line on the cylinder head surface as shown in the illustration. If not, turn the crankshaft damper pulley by one revolution (360°).
      Fig 2: TDC Timing Marks On Intake & Exhaust CVVT Sprockets
      G09746585Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • 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.