Kia Forte: Cylinder Head Disassembly
Identify, valves and valve springs as they are removed so that
each item can be reinstalled in its original position.
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Remove the valves.
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Using the SST (09222-3K000, 09222-3K100), compress the
valve spring and remove the retainer lock (A).
When installing the SST, insert the front support
(A) directly into the bolt hole on the cylinder head.
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Do not press valve retainer more than 12 mm (0.47
in.).
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Remove the spring retainer (B).
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(3) |
Remove the valve spring (C).
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Remove the valve (D).
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(5) |
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the valve stem seal (E).
Do not reuse the valve stem seals.
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Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
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Cylinder Head
1.
Inspect for flatness.
Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the
contacting surface of the cylinder block and the ma ...
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Adjustment
Concentric Slave Cylinder Air Bleeding
Procedure
1.
After disconnecting a cap from the concentric slave cylinder air
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Alternator Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2.
Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical ...
Blade inspection
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make
the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter
ca ...