Kia Forte: Cylinder Head Reassembly
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Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.
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Before installing the parts, apply fresh engine oil to
all sliding and rotating surface.
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Replace oil seals with new ones.
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Install the valves.
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Using the SST (09222-2E000), push in a new stem seal (A).

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Do not reuse old valve stem seals.
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Incorrect installation of the seal could
result in oil leakage past the valve guides.
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Install the valve, valve spring and spring retainer.
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Place the valve springs so that the side coated
with enamel faces toward the valve spring retainer and
then installs the retainer.
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Using the SST (09222-3K000, 09222-3K100), compress the
spring and install the retainer locks.
Before releasing the valve spring compressor, ensure that
the retainer locks are correctly in place after pushing down
and releasing the compressor handle 2 ~ 3 times.

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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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Cylinder Head
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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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Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.
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Operation and Leakage Check
Check all of the following items:
Component
Procedure
Brake Booster (A)
Check brake operation by applying the brakes during
a test drive. If the brakes do not ...