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
Remove the cylinder head cover, article - How to replace the cylinder head gasket of the Hyundai Solaris engine
We remove the engine mudguard, described in the article - Removing and installing the Hyundai Solaris engine mudguard
Setting the piston of the first cylinder to TDC - article How to set the TDC of a Hyundai Solaris car engine
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