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The entire clutch fan mount must be removed as well as the
cooling system drained and the thermostat housing removed. The radiator
can stay in place but it's easier if you remove it.
One other "gotcha". Crank pulley removal. There are 6 - 10 mm bolts that
hold it in place. You do NOT need to remove the 22 mm center bolt. If the
crank pulley doesn't come off tap it with a block of wood and a hammer. It
should drop off.
If you have high mileage (say greater than 80K miles or so) you should
consider doing the water pump too if you need to replace the belt.
If you are going to replace it get a GENUINE Kia water pump from a dealer.
Don't go aftermarket. Aftermarket water pumps may in fact be for the
SOHC engine and it will fit but destroy the new timing belt.
> 1. Loosen the tensioner on water pump. Swing it away with a pry bar
> and tighten it. Remove old belt...unless it's already gone. :)
> 2. Align the intake cam with the 'I' on the cam gear with mark on
> top of head.
> 3. Align the exhaust cam with the 'E' on the cam gear with mark on
> top of head.
> 4. Align crank gear with the notch on the block. Piston 1 will now
> be at DTC. (You don't have to turn engine several times to do this
> because of the design of the ignition.)
> 5. Install new belt but leave tensioner free.
> 6. Turn engine in direction of rotation twice to insure everything
> remains lined up.
> 7. Loosen tensioner lock bolt so tensioner goes against the belt
> 8. Turn engine so the 'S' mark on the exhaust cam aligns with the
> mark on the top of the head and then tighten the tensioner lock bolt..
> 9. It's done, except to put everything back together.
>
But you should replace the following since you are gonna be in there:
The belt tensioner pulley.
The belt tensioner spring.
And if you have in excess of 80K miles or so, the water pump and
gasket: use a genuine Kia factory water pump.
INSPECTION
l Replace the timing belt if there is any oil or grease on it.
l Check the timing belt for damage, wear, peeling, cracks, or hardening. Replace if necessary.
Tensioner and Idler Pulley
l Check the timing belt tensioner and idler pulleys for smooth rotation and abnormal noise. Replace if necessary.
NOTE
l Never forcefully twist, turn inside out, or bend the timing belt.
l Be careful not to allow oil grease on the belt.
Tensioner Spring
l Check the free length of the tensioner spring.
l Replace if necessary.
Free length : 2.189 in.(55.6mm) max.
Timing belt Pulley and Camshaft Pulleys
l Inspect the pulley teeth for wear, deformation, or other damage. Replace if necessary.
NOTE
Do not clean the tensioner pulley with cleaning fluids. If necessary, use a soft rag to wipe it clean, and avoid scratching
it.
NOTE
Do not clean the pulley with cleaning fluids. If necessary use a rag to wipe it clean.
Timing Belt Cover(Lower and Upper)
Inspect the timing belt covers for damage or cracks. Replace if necessary.
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P!S! when checking the timing on a Kia Sportage you should know that the sheer pin on the crankshaft pulley tends to go allowing the pulley to move so it 'looks' like its in time meaning the marks all line up and you can't tell without pulling off the lower(crankshaft) pulley, it is always a good idea to locate #1 spark plug take it out and drop a longgg screwdriver as you manually turn the timing belt whilst looking for the marks as that cylinder should be up as far as it can go with all the marks lined up for it to be in time if it starts going back down or doesn't quite get as far up as it should go with the marks lined up.. then its not in time and should definatley take off the crankshaft pulley to take a look at that sheer pin and the damamge it did...
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How do you time a 2001 Kia Sportage?
look under 2000 kia sportage ,timing same,can send diagrams .
What are the problems in Kia Sportage 2001?
2001 was a good auto, as with all cars they have there querks. But if someone is selling the 2001 Kia sportage check to see if they kept good maintence records and very important that they change the timing belt.Belts have to be change every 60,000 miles,a few 80,000, but which ever yours is make sure it was done along with the water pump,as it is driven by the timing belt.
How much oil does a 2001 sportage hold?
how much oil does a kia sportage hold 2001 when you change the oil
What is the standard spark plug gap for a 2001 Kia Sportage?
www.kiatechinfo.com Free website, has diagrams and repair info.
Where can you find pictures or diagrams showing how to change the timing belt on a 2001 Hyundai Tiberon 2.0L DOHC engine?
Get a manual on your car from AUTOBOOKSONLINE.COM. It will have pictures and everything.
Does a 2001 Kia Sportage have an interference motor?
Yes. If the timing belt breaks severe damage will occur
Where is the timing belt sensor located on a 2001 kia sportage?
there is no timing belt sensor, only camshaft position sensors and crankshaft position sensor.
How do you replace a Power steering pump in a 2001 Kia sportage?
www.kiatechinfo.com It is a free site and has diagrams, technical service bullitins and recall info. for Kia.
Will it hurt the engine on a 2001 kia sportage if the timing belt breaks?
This being a non-interference engine there's no such risk.
Is it advisable to change the cam and crank seals when changing the timing belt on a 2001 Kia Sportage?
No, only do that if they are leaking, those seals usually good for 250,000 miles or replace at time of engine rebuild.
When do you change the timing belt on a 2001 Mazda MPV?
2001 Mazda MPV does not have a timing belt, it has two timing chains.
Where to find timing mark on 2001 Ford Taurus 3.0?
I need diagrams for both the timing marks and timing diagram for 1999 Ford Taurus 3.0 Vin S DOHC
