Hyundai Accent (HC): Timing System / Timing Chain Cover

- 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.Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

2.Remove the engine cover.(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover")

3.Remove the engine room under cover.(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")

4.Drain the engine coolant.(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")

5.Drain the engine oil.(Refer to Lubrication System - "Engine Oil")

6.Remove the drive belt.(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")

7.Remove the drive belt tensioner.(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt Tensioner")

8.Remove the alternator.(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Alternator")

9.Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.(Refer to Timing System - "Crankshaft Damper Pulley")

10.Remove the engine hanger.

Tightening torque :18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb-ft)

11.Disconnect the intake and exhaust variable force solenoid (VFS) valve connectors (A).

12.Remove the cylinder head cover.(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "Cylinder Head Cover")

13.Remove the water pump.(Refer to Cooling System - "Water Pump")

14.Remove the intake and exhaust variable force solenoid (VFS) valves (A).

Tightening torque :9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

• The variable force solenoid (VFS) must be removed before removing the timing chain cover.

15.Remove the oil pan.(Refer to Lubrication System - "Oil Pan")

16.Remove the engine mounting bracket.(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Mounting")

17.Remove the timing chain cover (A).

1.Install the new O-ring (A).

2.Install the timing chain cover.

(1)Keep the liquid gasket sealing surfaces (cam carrier, cylinder head, cylinder block, lower crankcase) free from foreign matters, cured sealant, oil, dust, moisture and etc. Spray the cleaner on the sealing surface and wipe it off with a clean cloth.

(2)Apply liquid gasket sealant to an interface between cam carrier, cylinder head, cylinder block and lower crankcase.

Width : 3 - 5 mm (0.1181 - 0.1969 in.)Specification : LOCTITE 5900H / THREE BOND 1217H or above.

(3)Apply liquid sealant on timing chain cover. Then, assemble the part within 5 minutes of applying sealant.

Width Whole section : 2.5 - 3.5 mm (0.0984 - 0.1378 in)Section A : 1.5 - 2.5 mm (0.0591 - 0.0984 in)Section B : 3.5 - 4.5 mm (0.1378 - 0.1772 in)SpecificationWhole section : THREE BOND 1217H / M or above.Section A : THREE BOND 1282B / 1216E or above.

(4)The dowel pins on the cylinder block and holes on the timing chain cover should be used as a reference for assembling the timing chain cover to the exact position.

Tightening torque Bolt (A, B, C, D) : 18.6 - 23.5 N.m(1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb-ft)Bolt (E, F) : 39.2 - 44.1 N.m(4.0 - 4.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 32.5 lb-ft)

• The firing and / or blow out test should not be performed within 30 minutes of assembling the timing chain cover.

3.Replace the front oil seal if necessary.(Refer to Timing System - "Front Oil Seal")

4.Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.

5.Refill engine with engine oil.(Refer to Lubrication System - "Engine Oil")

6.Fill with engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")

• The coolant must be injected according to the integrated thermal management module (ITM) coolant filling method.