Kia Forte EX 2012

2012 Kia Forte EX
2012-2013 ENGINE Engine Mechanical System - General Information - Forte/Forte Koup
REPAIR PROCEDURES
COMPRESSION PRESSURE INSPECTION
NOTE: If the there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel economy,
measure the compression pressure.
1. Warm up and stop engine.
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
2. Disconnect the injector connectors and ignition coil connectors.

3. Remove ignition coils.
4. Remove spark plugs.
Using a 16mm plug wrench, remove the 4 spark plugs.
5. Check cylinder compression pressure.

A. Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole.
Fig. 1: Checking Cylinder Compression Pressure

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B. Fully open the throttle.

C. While cranking the engine, measure the compression pressure.
NOTE: Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine speed of 200
RPM or more.
D. Repeat steps (a) through (c) for each cylinder.
NOTE: This measurement must be done in as short a time as possible.
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Compression pressure:
1, 283kPa (13.0kgf/cm2 , 185 psi)
Minimum pressure:
1, 135kPa (11.5kgf/cm2 , 164 psi)
Difference between each cylinder:
100kPa (1.0kgf/cm2 , 15 psi) or less
E. If the cylinder compression in 1 or more cylinders is low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the
cylinder through the spark plug hole and repeat steps (a) through (c) for cylinders with low
compression.
l If adding oil helps the compression, it is likely that the piston rings and/or cylinder bore are worn or
damaged.
l If pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or seating is improper, or there may be leakage past
the gasket.
6. Reinstall spark plugs.
7. Install ignition coils.
8. Connect the injector connectors and ignition coil connectors.
VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the engine is cold (Engine coolant
temperature : 20C (68F)) and cylinder head is installed on the cylinder block.
1. Remove the cylinder head cover (A). Refer to TIMING SYSTEM .

2. Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
A. Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the timing mark "T" of the lower timing chain
cover.
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Fig. 2: Timing Mark Of Lower Timing Chain Cover

B. Check that the mark (A) of the camshaft timing sprockets are in straight line on the cylinder head
surface as shown in the illustration.
If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360)
Fig. 3: Identifying Mark Of Camshaft Timing Sprockets

3. Inspect the valve clearance.

A. Check only the valve indicated as shown. (No. 1 cylinder : TDC/Compression) measure the valve
clearance.
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Fig. 4: Identifying Intake & Exhaust Valves (No. 1 Cylinder At TDC)

l Using a thickness gauge, measure the clearance between the tappet and the base circle of
camshaft.
l Record the out-of-specification valve clearance measurements. They will be used later to
determine the required replacement adjusting tappet.
Valve clearance
Specification
Engine coolant temperature : 20C (68F)
Limit
Intake : 0.10 ~ 0.30mm (0.0039 ~ 0.0118in.)
Exhaust : 0.20 ~ 0.40mm (0.0079 ~ 0.0157in.)
B. Turn the crankshaft pulley one revolution (360) and align the groove with timing mark "T" of the
lower timing chain cover.
C. Check only valves indicated as shown. (NO. 4 cylinder : TDC/compression). Measure the valve
clearance.
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Fig. 5: Identifying Intake & Exhaust Valves (No. 4 Cylinder At TDC)

4. Adjust the intake and exhaust valve clearance.

A. Set the No. 1 cylinder to the TDC/compression.
B. Marks on the timing chain and camshaft timing sprockets.
C. Remove the service hole bolt (A) of the timing chain cover.
Fig. 6: Identifying Service Hole Bolt Of Timing Chain Cover

CAUTION: The bolt must not be reused once it has been assembled.
D. Insert the SST (A) (09240-2G000) in the service hole of the timing chain cover and release the
ratchet.
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Fig. 7: Identifying SST

E. Remove the front camshaft bearing cap (A).
Fig. 8: Front Camshaft Bearing Cap

F. Remove the exhaust camshaft bearing cap and exhaust camshaft.

G. Remove the intake camshaft bearing cap and intake camshaft.
CAUTION: When disconnecting the timing chain from the camshaft timing
sprocket, hold the timing chain.
H. Tie down timing chain so that it doesn't move.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop anything inside timing chain cover.
I. Measure the thickness of the removed tappet using a micrometer.
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Fig. 9: Measuring Thickness Of Tappet

J. Calculate the thickness of a new tappet so that the valve clearance comes within the specified
value.
Valve clearance (Engine coolant temperature : 20C)
T : Thickness of removed tappet
A : Measured valve clearance
N : Thickness of new tappet
Intake : N = T + (A -0.20mm (0.0079in.))
Exhaust : N = T + (A-0.30mm (0.0118in.))
K. Select a new tappet with a thickness as close as possible to the calculated value.
NOTE: Shims are available in 47 size increments of 0.015mm (0.0006in.) from

3.00mm (0.118in.) to 3.690mm (0.1452in.)
L. Place a new tappet on the cylinder head.

M. Hold the timing chain, and install the intake camshaft and timing sprocket assembly.
N. Align the matchmarks on the timing chain and camshaft timing sprocket.
O. Install the intake and exhaust camshaft.
P. Install the front bearing cap.
Q. Install the service hole bolt.
Tightening torque:
11.8 ~ 14.7N.m (1.2 ~ 1.5kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.8lb-ft)
R. Turn the crankshaft two turns in the operating direction (clockwise) and realign crankshaft sprocket
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and camshaft sprocket timing marks (A).
Fig. 10: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket Timing Marks

S. Recheck the valve clearance.
Valve clearance (Engine coolant temperature : 20C)
Specification
Intake : 0.17 ~ 0.23mm (0.0067 ~ 0.0090in.)
Exhaust : 0.27 ~ 0.33mm (0.0106 ~ 0.0129in.)

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2012-2013 ENGINE Engine Mechanical System - General Information - Forte/Forte Koup

1. Warm up and stop engine.

Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.

2. Disconnect the injector connectors and ignition coil connectors.

Using a 16mm plug wrench, remove the 4 spark plugs.

5. Check cylinder compression pressure.

Fig. 1: Checking Cylinder Compression Pressure

B. Fully open the throttle.

D. Repeat steps (a) through (c) for each cylinder.

NOTE: This measurement must be done in as short a time as possible.

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1, 283kPa (13.0kgf/cm2 , 185 psi)

1, 135kPa (11.5kgf/cm2 , 164 psi)

Difference between each cylinder:

100kPa (1.0kgf/cm2 , 15 psi) or less

VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the cylinder head cover (A). Refer to TIMING SYSTEM .

Fig. 2: Timing Mark Of Lower Timing Chain Cover

If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360)

Fig. 3: Identifying Mark Of Camshaft Timing Sprockets

3. Inspect the valve clearance.

Fig. 4: Identifying Intake & Exhaust Valves (No. 1 Cylinder At TDC)

Engine coolant temperature : 20C (68F)

Intake : 0.10 ~ 0.30mm (0.0039 ~ 0.0118in.)

Exhaust : 0.20 ~ 0.40mm (0.0079 ~ 0.0157in.)

Fig. 5: Identifying Intake & Exhaust Valves (No. 4 Cylinder At TDC)

4. Adjust the intake and exhaust valve clearance.

Fig. 6: Identifying Service Hole Bolt Of Timing Chain Cover

Fig. 7: Identifying SST

E. Remove the front camshaft bearing cap (A).

Fig. 8: Front Camshaft Bearing Cap

F. Remove the exhaust camshaft bearing cap and exhaust camshaft.

H. Tie down timing chain so that it doesn't move.

CAUTION: Be careful not to drop anything inside timing chain cover.

I. Measure the thickness of the removed tappet using a micrometer.

Fig. 9: Measuring Thickness Of Tappet

Valve clearance (Engine coolant temperature : 20C)

T : Thickness of removed tappet

A : Measured valve clearance

N : Thickness of new tappet

Intake : N = T + (A -0.20mm (0.0079in.))

Exhaust : N = T + (A-0.30mm (0.0118in.))

NOTE: Shims are available in 47 size increments of 0.015mm (0.0006in.) from

L. Place a new tappet on the cylinder head.

11.8 ~ 14.7N.m (1.2 ~ 1.5kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.8lb-ft)

and camshaft sprocket timing marks (A).

Fig. 10: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket Timing Marks

S. Recheck the valve clearance.

Valve clearance (Engine coolant temperature : 20C)

Intake : 0.17 ~ 0.23mm (0.0067 ~ 0.0090in.)

Exhaust : 0.27 ~ 0.33mm (0.0106 ~ 0.0129in.)

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