Kia Sportage: Cylinder Block
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Components
Piston ring
Snap ring
Piston
Connecting rod
Connecting rod upper bearing
Piston pin
Connecting rod lower bearing
Connecting rod bearing cap
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 ~ 0.0
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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 head, wait until the engine coolant
temperature drops below normal
temperature before removing it.
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to "Release Residual
Pressure in Fuel Line" in this group).
2. Remove the rear seat cushion (Refer to "Seat" in BD group).
3. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
4. Disconnect the fuel рumр connector