How to replace the timing chain of a Hyundai Solaris engine

We remove the chain when overhauling the engine and when replacing parts of the gas distribution mechanism

We prepare the car for the task, install it on a lift or a viewing ditch

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We remove the engine mudguard, described in the article - Removing and installing the Hyundai Solaris engine mudguard

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Drain the engine oil from the crankcase

We remove the upper bracket of the right power plant support, described in the article - How to replace the Hyundai Solaris power plant supports from 2011 of release

Remove the accessory drive belt

We unscrew the bolt of the upper fastening of the power steering pump

Put the pump aside

We unscrew the bolt of the accessory drive belt tensioner (left-handed bolt)

Remove tensioner

We unscrew the four bolts securing the lower bracket of the right support to the engine

Remove the bracket

Unscrew the bolt securing the auxiliary roller of the auxiliary drive belt and remove the roller

Remove the water pump

While holding the crankshaft pulley from turning, unscrew the pulley mounting bolt

To hold the pulley, you can apply the brake and shift into fifth gear (assistant does)

Remove the pulley from the crankshaft

Remove the generator

We unscrew the two bolts securing the generator bracket

Remove the bracket

We unscrew the fourteen bolts securing the timing cover

Remove the timing cover

Use a screwdriver to press the tensioner shoe and fix the tensioner with a pin

We unscrew the two tensioner mounting bolts

Remove tensioner

Slightly turning the intake camshaft clockwise, remove the chain from the camshaft gears and from the crankshaft gear

We install the chain in reverse order according to the marks on the camshaft gears and on the chain (painted links), making sure that the mounting pin on the crankshaft is at the top

We clean the mating surfaces of the tensioner and cylinder block from the old sealant

We apply sealant to the mating surfaces of the timing chain cover with a roller 3-5 mm thick

Install the chain tensioner and remove the pin from it

We check the coincidence of the marks on the gears of the camshafts and on the timing chain, as well as the position of the crankshaft, the locating pin of which should be at the top

We apply sealant to the mating surfaces of the timing chain cover with a roller 3-5 mm thick.

Installing the lid

We screw in and tighten evenly, in several passes, the bolts Ø10 mm with a torque of 9.8-11.8 Nm, and the bolts Ø12 mm with a torque of 18.6-23.5 Nm

Install all parts in reverse order