Replacing 2005 Sedona Timing Belt

[carnivalman]

i have a 2003 carnival an live in australia and these pics and write info looks great so i am going to give it a go.Well done, your layout is very helpful for all who want to tackle this themselves.Thanks Mate.

[Guy10596]

what size bolts ??? and how many ?

[Guy10596]

can anyone tell me how the pulley comes off the crank every time i try to turn the bolt it turns the motor over and do i need a puller to get it off ?

[KIATec007]

the easiest wat to get the crank bolt out is to use an impact. the pulley is keyed and should slide off pretty easy way have to lightly pry it with a pry bar

[PeterBlue]

Originally Posted by KIATec007

the easiest wat to get the crank bolt out is to use an impact. the pulley is keyed and should slide off pretty easy way have to lightly pry it with a pry bar

I second KIATec007, you need an impact wrench ('rattle gun'). Many tool hire places have electric ones (and pneumatic ones if you have a compressor).

When I hired one for this same task I found it to be so handy I bought one - see here - a cheapie, but has been great so far.

[Guy10596]

do you know what they are using for the timing mark on the crank ?

[Guy10596]

can you tell me what they are using for a timing mark on the crank i see the small dowel in the crank but i dont see and blue or red

[PeterBlue]

Originally Posted by Guy10596

can you tell me what they are using for a timing mark on the crank i see the small dowel in the crank but i dont see and blue or red

As you are from the US I'll assume you have the 3.5L engine, in which case the clip below is probably what you are looking for.

This is from the Kia Global Information website www.kiatechinfo.com, in the Service Materials / Service Info (SI) section, under SEDONA(GQ) >2005 > G 3.5 DOHC > Engine Mechanical System. If you haven't already you can easily sign up to the site and obtain access to the complete service manuals for the vehicle.

Cheers,
Peter

[Guy10596]

wow i never would have seen that i have the OLd stuff thanks i will pull it apart again and let you know how i make out i didnt get your last post

[PeterBlue]

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