Kia Sportage: Cylinder Head Assembly
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Repair procedures
Removal
Timing chain cover removal is not required for this procedure.
CAUTION
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damaging the cylinder hea
Components and Components Location
Components
Camshaft bearing cap
Camshaft front bearing cap
Exhaust camshaft
Intake camshaft
Exhaust CVVT assembly
Intake CVV
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Description and Operation
Description
Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise and can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the cylinder block and senses engine knocking.
When knocking occurs, the vibration from the cylinder block is appli
Connecting Rod
1. Check the connecting rod end play.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the end play while moving the connecting rod back
and forth.
End play:
Standard : 0.10 ~ 0.25mm (0.0039 ~ 0.0098in.)
Limit: 0.35mm (0.0138in.)
If out-of-tolerance, install a new connecting rod.
If sti