Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 362

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DISCRIMINATION OF CRANKSHAFT  

DISCRIMINATION OF CRANKSHAFT 

PLACE OF IDENTIFICATION MARK (CONNECTING ROD BEARING)  

Fig. 154: Identifying Mark (Color) On Connecting Rod Bearing 
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DISCRIMINATION OF CONNECTING ROD BEARING  

DISCRIMINATION OF CONNECTING ROD BEARING 

CLASS

MARK

OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF 

PIN

1

1 or A

54.966-54.972 mm (2.1640-

2.1642 in.)

II

2 or B

54.960-54.966 mm (2.1638-

2.1640 in.)

III

3 or C

54.954-54.960 mm (2.1635-

2.1638 in.)

CLASS

MARK

THICKNESS OF BEARING

E

BLUE

1.514-1.517 mm (0.0596-

0.0597 in.)

D

BLACK

1.511-1.514 mm (0.0595-

0.0596 in.)

C

BROWN

1.508-1.511 mm (0.0594-

0.0595 in.)

B

GREEN

1.505-1.508 mm (0.0593-

0.0594 in.)

A

YELLOW

1.502-1.505 mm (0.0591-

0.0593 in.)

 

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11. Selection  

CONNECTING ROD IDENTIFICATION MARK REFERENCE 

3. Check the crankshaft bearing oil clearance. 

1. To check main bearing-to-journal oil clearance, remove the main bearing caps and bearing halves.  

2. Clean each main journal and bearing half with a clean shop tower.  

3. Place one strip of plastigage across each main journal.  

4. Reinstall the bearings and caps, then torque the bolts. 

Tightening torque  

49.00 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36.16 lb-ft) + 90° 

19.60 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14.46 lb-ft)+ 120° 

29.40-31.36 N.m (3.0-3.2 kgf.m, 21.70-23.14 lb-ft) 

5. Remove the cap and bearing again, and measure the widest part of the plastigage. 

Standard oil clearance 

0.022-0.040 mm (0.0009-0.0016 in.)

 

CONNECTING ROD IDENTIFICATION MARK 

0 (a)

1 (b)

2 (c)

CRANKSHAFT 

IDENTIFICATION 

MARK 

1 or A

A (YELLOW)

B (GREEN)

C (BROWN)

2 or B

B (GREEN)

C (BROWN)

D (BLACK)

3 or C

C (BROWN)

D (BLACK)

E (BLUE)

NOTE:

Do not turn the crankshaft.

 

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Fig. 155: Measuring Widest Part Of Plastigage 
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6. If the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow, remove the upper half of the bearing, install a 

new, complete bearing with the same color mark (select the color as shown in the next column), 
and recheck the clearance. 

7. If the plastigage shows the clearance is still incorrect, try the next larger or smaller bearing (the 

color listed above or below that one), and check clearance again.  

Crankshaft bore mark location  

Letters have been stamped on the block as a mark for the size of each of the 5 main journal bores. 

Use them, and the numbers or bar stamped on the crank (marks for main journal size), to choose the 
correct bearings. 

CAUTION: Do not file, shim, or scrape the bearings or the caps to adjust 

clearance.

NOTE:

If the proper clearance cannot be obtained by using the appropriate larger 
or smaller bearings, replace the crankshaft and start over.

CAUTION: If the marks are indecipherable because of an accumulation of dirt 

and dust, do not scrub them with a wire brush or scraper. Clean them 
only with solvent or detergent.

 

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Fig. 156: Identifying Crankshaft Bore Mark Location 
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DISCRIMINATION OF CYLINDER BLOCK  

DISCRIMINATION OF CYLINDER BLOCK 

CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL MARK LOCATION  

DISCRIMINATION OF CRANKSHAFT  

CLASS

MARK

INSIDE DIAMETER

a

A

73.500-73.506 mm 

(2.8937-2.8939 in.)

b

B

73.506-73.512 mm 

(2.8939-2.8942 in.)

c

C

73.512-73.518 mm 

(2.8942-2.8944 in.)

 

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