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Repair Procedures: Installation

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NOTE:
  • Thoroughly clean all parts to assembled.
  • Before installing the parts, apply fresh engine oil to all sliding and rotating surfaces.
  • Replace all gaskets, O-rings and oil seals with new parts.
  1. Install the piston cooling jet (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 ~ 12.7 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.3 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 9.4 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Piston Cooling Jet
    G12124369Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Assemble the piston and connecting rod.
    1. Use a hydraulic press for installation.
    2. The piston front mark (A) and the connecting rod front mark (A) must face the timing chain side of the engine.
      Fig 2: Locating Piston Front Mark & Connecting Rod Front Mark
      G12124370Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Install the piston rings.
    1. Install the oil ring coil spring and 2 side rails by hand.
    2. Using a piston ring expander, install the 2 compression rings with the code mark facing upward.
    3. Position the piston rings so that the ring ends are as shown.
      Fig 3: Piston Rings Installation Position
      G12124371Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Install the connecting rod bearings.
    1. Align the bearing (A) claw with the groove of the connecting rod or connecting rod cap (B).
    2. Install the bearings (A) in the connecting rod and connecting rod cap (B).
      Fig 4: Installing Bearing And Connecting Rod Cap
      G12124372Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Install the crankshaft main bearings.
    1. Align the bearing claw with the claw groove of the cylinder block, push in the five upper bearings (A).
      NOTE: Upper bearings have an oil groove of oil holes; Lower bearings do not.
      Fig 5: Locating Upper Bearings
      G12124373Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    2. Align the bearing claw with the claw groove of the main bearing cap, and push in the 5 lower bearings.
  6. Install the thrust bearing.

    Install the thrust bearing (A) on the No. 3 journal position of the cylinder block with the oil grooves facing outward.

    Fig 6: Locating Thrust Bearing
    G12124374Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block.
  8. Place the main bearing caps on the cylinder block.
  9. Install the main bearing cap bolts.
    NOTE: The main bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
    If any of the bearing cap bolts in broken or deformed, replace it.
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the bearing cap bolts.
    2. Install and uniformly tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts, in several passes, in the sequence shown.

      Tightening torque: 

      17.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.8 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 13.0 ~ 15.9 lb-ft) + 88 ~ 92°

      Fig 7: Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G12124375Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      CAUTION: Do not reuse the main bearing cap bolts.
    3. Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
  10. Check the crankshaft end play.
  11. Install the piston and connecting rod assemblies.
    NOTE: Before installing the piston, apply a coat of engine oil to the ring grooves and cylinder bores.
    1. Install the ring compressor, check that the rings are securely in place, then position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a hammer.
    2. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and check the connecting rod-to-crank journal alignment before pushing the piston into place.
    3. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and check the connecting rod-to-crank journal alignment before pushing the piston into place.

      Tightening torque: 

      17.7 ~ 21.8 N.m (1.8 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 13.0 ~ 15.9 lb-ft) + 88 ~ 92°

      CAUTION: Do not reuse the connecting rod cap bolts.
  12. Apply the sealant on the ladder frame.
    Fig 8: Sealant Applying Area On Ladder Frame
    G12124376Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • Apply the sealant, THREE-BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H on the ladder frame rail portion and install it with in five minutes.
    • If when sealant is applied to cylinder block bottom position, sealant position to be same with position that is applied to ladder frame rail position.
    • Apply sealant along the inner line of the bolt holes.
  13. Install the ladder frame (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 ~ 24.2 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4 lb-ft)

    Fig 9: Locating Ladder Frame
    G12124377Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  14. Install the rear oil seal.

    (Refer to "REAR OIL SEAL ")

  15. Install the oil screen (A).

    Install a new gasket and oil screen with 2 bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Installing Oil Screen With Bolts
    G12124378Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  16. Install the oil pan.

    (Refer to "OIL PAN ")

  17. Install the oil pressure switch.

    (Refer to "OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ")

  18. Install the knock sensor and the oil filter.

    (Refer to ENGINE OIL and KNOCK SENSOR (KS) )

  19. Install the oil level gauge tube.
  20. Install the water jacket.

    (Refer to "WATER JACKET SEPARATOR ")

  21. Install the timing chain.

    (Refer to "TIMING CHAIN ")

  22. Install the cylinder head.

    (Refer to "CYLINDER HEAD ")

  23. Disconnect the engine stand.
  24. AT: Install the drive plate.

    (Refer to "DRIVE PLATE ")

  25. MT: Install the flywheel.

    (Refer to "FLYWHEEL ")

  26. Install the engine.

    (Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (R & I) - 1.6L T-GDI )