Should camshafts be thoroughly inspected before installation, and what steps should be taken to ensure proper alignment and clearance during the process on Kia Optima?

As for the camshafts, they must be inspected scrupulously before the part is to be installed, whereas, camshaft endplay should be measured before the removal of the part. Start with the removal of the cable from the negative terminal of the battery and positioning of the engine at TDC for the number 1 cylinder with the timing marks in line. Next, take off the valve cover,paint the timing belt and camshaft sprockets if they will be aligned later on. On the models produced from 2001 to 2006, the timing belt must be disconnected from the camshaft sprockets while noting its alignment; On all 2006.5- year models, the timing chain must be removed. Ensure the camshaft does not rotate during this time as you remove the sprocket bolts, next measure the end-play of the camshaft. Loosen and take out the front camshaft bearing cap next, then all the other caps and the camshafts but it is wise to retain them in order for assembly. Take off the lash adjusters or lifters and examine all the parts for deterioration. When nurturing to remove the camshaft, the end play of the same must be measured using the dial gauge while the bearing surfaces checked for wear or damage. Camshaft bearing journal diameter should be measured and its comparison should be made with the standard provided to find out the oil clearance. Check the height of each camshaft lobe to specification and check the runout to .001 of an inch on a dial indicator. Check hydraulic adjusters or lifters on what extent they have worn out. For installation, apply a thin layer of oil on the lash adjusters or lifters and on the camshaft lobes and then, align the cams and fit it in the cylinder head in the correct position. Place the bearing caps back in and tighten all the bolts evenly, the camshaft oil seal should be replaced if needed. Rub the camshaft sprocket teeth against the timing belt and ensure the match marks are adjacent then fit the camshaft position sensor. Continuation of the remaining part is in the reverse order to the removal part of the installation. A cut-down bucket style lifter is installed for later models from 2006.5 and the appropriate thickness is used to adjust the valve clearance. Open the valve cover and take the engine to TDC to compare the clearance of some values with the help of a feeler gauge. 'Twist' the engine and take the measurement of the remainder of the valves, changing lifters as equivalent to the thickness measurement. It is recommended after the litters and camshafts have been installed, one should check the clearances before removing the valve cover.

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Kia Optima Camshaft Assembly-Intake
Part Number: 241002G000
$184.02 MSRP: $263.27
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- Other Name: Camshaft, Intake Camshaft
- Replaces: 241002G600, 241002G100, 241002G010, 241002G650
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2015 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta FF | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Camshaft Assembly-Exhaust
Part Number: 242002G700
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- Other Name: Exhaust Camshaft
- Replaces: 242002G620
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Camshaft Assembly-Intake
Part Number: 241002GTB0
$407.80 MSRP: $586.94
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- Other Name: Camshaft, Intake Camshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Camshaft Assembly-Exhaust
Part Number: 242002G750
$231.97 MSRP: $331.87
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- Other Name: Camshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
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- 2011-2015 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Camshaft Assembly-Exhaust
Part Number: 242002GTA0
$404.77 MSRP: $582.57
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- Other Name: Camshaft, Exhaust Camshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Camshaft Assembly-Exhaust
Part Number: 242002G620
$310.13 MSRP: $436.19
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 242002G700
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima CAMSHAFT-Exhaust, RH
Part Number: 247103E010
$330.67 MSRP: $475.92
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- Other Name: CAMSHAFT-Exhaust,RH; Camshaft
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 247103E050
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.7L, 2.7L - MU | 4 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Camshaft Assembly-Intake
Part Number: 241002B770
$302.19 MSRP: $434.94
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- Other Name: Camshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
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- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 1.6L - GAMMA | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Camshaft Assembly-Exhaust
Part Number: 242002G000
$283.22 MSRP: $407.64
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- Other Name: Camshaft, Exhaust Camshaft
- Replaces: 242002G650, 242002G100, 242002G600, 242002G010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta FF | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Camshaft Assembly-Exhaust
Part Number: 242002GGA0
$305.30 MSRP: $439.40
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- Other Name: Camshaft, Exhaust Camshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
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- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima CAMSHAFT-Exhaust LH
Part Number: 2421037201
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- Other Name: Camshaft-Exhaust,LH; Camshaft
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 2421037211, 2420037301
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima CAMSHAFT-Intake, LH
Part Number: 241103E010
$279.26 MSRP: $401.94
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- Other Name: CAMSHAFT-Intake,LH; Camshaft
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 241103E050
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.7L, 2.7L - MU | 4 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Camshaft Assembly-Exhaust
Part Number: 242002B770
$275.47 MSRP: $396.47
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- Other Name: Camshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 1.6L - GAMMA | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Camshaft Assembly-Intake
Part Number: 241002G600
$189.55 MSRP: $263.27
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- Replaced by: 241002G000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima CAMSHAFT-Intake, RH
Part Number: 249103E010
$279.26 MSRP: $401.94
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft-Intake,RH; Camshaft
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 249103E050
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.7L, 2.7L - MU | 4 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima CAMSHAFT-Intake RH
Part Number: 2491037201
$305.41 MSRP: $429.55
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- Other Name: Camshaft-Intake,RH
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 2491037211
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Camshaft Assembly-Exhaust
Part Number: 2420025000
$297.85 MSRP: $428.69
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- Other Name: Camshaft
- Replaces: 2420025600
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.4L - Theta FF | 4 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima CAMSHAFT-Exhaust, LH
Part Number: 242103E010
$327.37 MSRP: $471.17
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft-Exhaust,LH; Camshaft
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 242103E050
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.7L, 2.7L - MU | 4 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Camshaft-Exhaust
Part Number: 2420038102
$333.30 MSRP: $479.70
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- Other Name: Camshaft Assembly-Exhaust; Camshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima CAMSHAFT-Intake LH
Part Number: 2411037201
$193.97 MSRP: $269.40
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: CAMSHAFT-Intake,LH
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 2411037211
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan

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Camshaft Assembly-Intake
241002G000
Q: Should camshafts be thoroughly inspected before installation, and what steps should be taken to ensure proper alignment and clearance during the process on Kia Optima?
A:
As for the camshafts, they must be inspected scrupulously before the part is to be installed, whereas, camshaft endplay should be measured before the removal of the part. Start with the removal of the cable from the negative terminal of the battery and positioning of the engine at TDC for the number 1 cylinder with the timing marks in line. Next, take off the valve cover,paint the Timing Belt and camshaft sprockets if they will be aligned later on. On the models produced from 2001 to 2006, the timing belt must be disconnected from the camshaft sprockets while noting its alignment; On all 2006.5- year models, the Timing Chain must be removed. Ensure the camshaft does not rotate during this time as you remove the sprocket bolts, next measure the end-play of the camshaft. Loosen and take out the front camshaft bearing cap next, then all the other caps and the camshafts but it is wise to retain them in order for assembly. Take off the lash adjusters or lifters and examine all the parts for deterioration. When nurturing to remove the camshaft, the end play of the same must be measured using the dial gauge while the bearing surfaces checked for wear or damage. Camshaft bearing journal diameter should be measured and its comparison should be made with the standard provided to find out the oil clearance. Check the height of each camshaft lobe to specification and check the runout to .001 of an inch on a dial indicator. Check hydraulic adjusters or lifters on what extent they have worn out. For installation, apply a thin layer of oil on the lash adjusters or lifters and on the camshaft lobes and then, align the cams and fit it in the cylinder head in the correct position. Place the bearing caps back in and tighten all the bolts evenly, the camshaft oil seal should be replaced if needed. Rub the camshaft sprocket teeth against the timing belt and ensure the match marks are adjacent then fit the camshaft position sensor. Continuation of the remaining part is in the reverse order to the removal part of the installation. A cut-down bucket style lifter is installed for later models from 2006.5 and the appropriate thickness is used to adjust the valve clearance. Open the valve cover and take the engine to TDC to compare the clearance of some values with the help of a feeler gauge. 'Twist' the engine and take the measurement of the remainder of the valves, changing lifters as equivalent to the thickness measurement. It is recommended after the litters and camshafts have been installed, one should check the clearances before removing the valve cover.