Kia Carnival (2009+). Manual — part 104

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

COMPONENTS

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

REMOVAL

• Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
• To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the engine coolant temperature drops below normal operating

temperature before removing it.

• When handling a metal gasket, take care not to fold the gasket or damage the contact surface of the gasket.
• To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

• Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
• Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is at top dead center.

Engine removal is required for this procedure.

1. Remove exhaust manifold.

2. Remove intake manifold.

3. Remove timing chain.

4. Remove water temperature control assembly.

5. Remove camshaft bearing cap(A).

6. Remove camshaft assembly(A).

7. Remove cylinder head bolts, then remove cylinder head.

(1) Uniformly loosen and remove the 16 cylinder head bolts, in several passes, in the sequence shown. Remove

the 16 cylinder head bolts and plate washers.

Head warpage or cracking could result from removing bolts in an incorrect order.

(2) Lift the cylinder head from the dowels on the cylinder block and place the cylinder head on wooden blocks on a

bench.

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head and cylinder block.

DISASSEMBLY

Identify MLA, valves and valve springs as they are removed so that each item can be reinstalled in its original
position.

1. Remove MLAs(A).

2. Remove valves.

(1) Using SST(09222-3K000, 09222-3C300), compress the valve spring and remove retainer lock.