Kia Carnival (2009+). Manual — part 108

Intake camshaft

LH

RH

A: 30mm(1.1811in.)
B: 27mm(1.0630in.)

A: 27mm(1.0630in.)
B: 30mm(1.1811in.)

Exhaust camshaft

LH

RH

A: 27mm(1.0630in.)

A: 30mm(1.1811in.)

6. Install camshaft bearing caps.

Assemble camshaft bearing caps as the order below.

Tightening torque
5.9Nm(0.6kgf.m, 4.3lb-ft) - 1st step
9.80 ~ 11.76Nm(1.0 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 7.23 ~ 8.68lb-ft) - 2nd step

Ensure that the cam bearing caps are installed in the correct location and direction. Refer to the table below.

A : L(LH),R(RH)
B : I(Intake),None(Exhaust)
C : Journal number
D : Front mark
Tightening torque
5.9Nm(0.6kgf.m, 4.3lb-ft) - 1st step
9.80 ~ 11.76Nm(1.0 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 7.23 ~ 8.68lb-ft) - 2nd step

Rotate the crankshaft not to contact the valves to the pistons by making the pistons below 10mm(0.3937in.)
from the top of cylinder block.

7. Install water temperature control assembly.

8. Install timing chain.

9. Check and adjust valve clearance.

10. Install the exhaust manifold.

11. Install the intake manifold.

Engine Mechanical System

Engine And Transaxle Assembly

Engine Mechanical System

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

REMOVAL

• Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
• To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

• Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

1. Remove the engine cover(A).

2. Recover refrigerant, opening the high & low pressure pipe caps and connecting the refrigerant station(Refer to HA

group).

3. Disconnect the neagative terminal from the battery and remove the battery(A).

4. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.

(1) Disconnect the MAF connector(A).

(2) Disconnect the breather hose(B) from air cleaner hose.

(3) Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly(C).