Kia Sportage: Timing Chain: Components and Components Location| Components |

| 1. Intake camshaft 2. Exhaust camshaft 3. Intake CVVT assembly 4. Exhaust CVVT assembly 5. Timing chain | 6. Timing chain guide 7. Timing chain tensioner arm 8. Timing chain tensioner 9. Timing chain oil jet 10. Balance shaft chain | 11. Balance shaft chain tensioner arm 12. Balance shaft chain tensioner 13. Balance shaft chain guide 14. Timing chain cover 15. Service hole bolt 16. Crankshaft front oil seal |
Timing System
Timing Chain: Repair proceduresSmooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally,
corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions,
tire wear will be he ...
Noise and smoke
When the air bags inflate, they make a loud noise and they leave smoke and powder
in the air inside of the vehicle. This is normal and is a result of the ignition
of the air bag inflator. After th ...