Kia Rio: Reassembly
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Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.
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Before installing the parts, apply fresh engine oil to
all sliding and rotating surface.
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Replace oil seals with new ones.
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Install the valves.
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Install the spring seats.
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Using the SST (09222 - 2B100), push in a new oil seal.
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Do not reuse old valve stem oil seals.
Incorrect installation of the seal could result
in oil leakage past the valve guides.
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Intake valve stem seals are different from exhaust
ones in type. Do not reassembly ones in the other's
places.
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Install the valve, valve spring and spring retainer, after
applying engine oil at the end of each valve.
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When installing valve springs, the enamel coated
side should face the valve spring retainer.
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Using the SST(09222 - 3K000, 09222 - 3K100), compress the spring
and install the retainer locks.
After installing the valves, ensure that the retainer locks are
correctly in place before releasing the valve spring compressor.

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When installing the SST, use the torque, 1.2kgf.m or less.
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Lightly tap the end of each valve stem two or three times with
the wooden handle of a hammer to ensure proper seating of the valve
and retainer lock.
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Install the MLA(Mechanical lash adjuster)s.
Check that the MLA (A) rotates smoothly by hand.

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All the MLAs should be installed in its original position.
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Cylinder Head
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Inspect for flatness.
Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the
surface the contacting the cylinder block and the manifolds ...
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Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.
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See also:
Shift Lever Components
1. Shift lever knob
2. Shift lever assembly
3. Control cable
4. Shift lock cable assembly
5. Retainer
6. Brake pedal assembly
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Radiator: Removal and Installation
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Tightening torque
(-) terminal (without battery sensor):
7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 ...
AGM Battery: Inspection
Battery Diagnostic Flow
Vehicle parasitic current inspection
1.
Turn all the electric devices OFF, and then turn the ignition
switch OFF.
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