Kia Rio: Inspection

Sprockets, Hydraulic Tensioner, Chain Guide, Tensioner Arm

1.	Check the CVVT sprocket, crankshaft sprocket teeth for abnormal wear, cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.

2.	Check a contact surface of the chain tensioner arm and guide for abnormal wear, cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.

3.	Check the hydraulic tensioner for its piston stroke and ratchet operation. Replace if necessary.

Belt, Idler, Pulley

1.	Check the idler for excessive oil leakage, abnormal rotation or vibration. Replace if necessary.

2.	Check belt for maintenance and abnormal wear of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary.

Check the pulleys for vibration in rotation, oil or dust deposit of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary.

•	Do not bend, twist or turn the timing chain inside out.

•	Do not allow the timing chain to come into contact with oil, water and steam.

Engine removal is not required for this procedure. • Use fender covers to avoid damaging pa ...

1. Dowel pin of crankshaft setted about 3° with vertical center line. 2. Align the TDC marks (A) of the CVVT sprockets with the upper su ...

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