Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 366

Fig. 173: Identifying Thrust Bearings 
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6. Place crankshaft on the cylinder block. 

Fig. 174: Identifying Crankshaft 
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7. Place main bearing caps on cylinder block.  

8. Install main bearing cap bolts. 

1. Install and uniformly tighten the bearing cap bolts, in several passes, in the sequence shown in 

illustration. 

 

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Tightening torque  

Main bearing cap bolt 

49.00 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36.16 lb-ft) + 90° (1-8) 

19.60 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14.46 lb-ft) + 120° (9-16) 

29.40-31.36 N.m (3.0-3.2 kgf.m, 21.70-23.14 lb-ft) (17-22) 

Fig. 175: Identifying Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence 
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Use SST (09221-4A000), install main bearing cap bolts. 

Fig. 176: Identifying SST (09221-4A000)

NOTE:



Always use new main bearing cap bolt.  



If any of the bearing cap bolts is broken or deformed, replace it. 

 

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2. Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.  

9. Check crankshaft end play. Refer to CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT.  

10. Install piston and connecting rod assemblies. 

1. Install the ring compressor, check that the bearing is 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-check journal alignment 

before pushing the piston into place.  

3. Apply engine oil to the bolt threads. Install the rod caps with bearings, and torque the bolts.  

Tightening torque  

19.6 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14.46 lb-ft) + 90° 

Use SST (09221-4A000), install connecting rod bearing cap bolts. 

Fig. 177: Identifying SST (09221-4A000) 
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NOTE:

Before installing the pistons, apply a coat of engine oil to the ring grooves 
and cylinder bores.

NOTE:



Always use new connecting rod bearing cap bolt.  



Maintain downward force on the ring compressor to prevent the rings 
from expanding before entering the cylinder bore.  

 

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Fig. 178: Installing Pistons 
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11. Check the connecting rod end play. Refer to CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT.  

12. Install oil drain cover. 

Tightening torque  

9.80-11.76 N.m (1.0-1.2 kgf.m, 7.23-8.68 lb-ft) 

Fig. 179: Locating Oil Drain Cover 
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NOTE:

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Ensure the sealing face is clean before assembling two parts.  



Remove harmful foreign matters on the sealing face before applying 

 

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