Step-by-Step Guide: Replacing Timing Chain on 2012 Kia Soul

Join us in this detailed tutorial as we guide you through the process of removing and replacing the timing chain on a 2012 Kia Soul. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a first-time mechanic, our step-by-step instructions, accompanied by clear visuals, will help you tackle this crucial engine maintenance task with confidence. Learn about the tools you'll need, important precautions to take, and follow along as we demonstrate the entire procedure. Keep your Kia Soul running smoothly by mastering the art of timing chain replacement - watch now!
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[@greenleaftreefrog]

Thank you for the video!

[@DavidNarita]

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[@eldenmathews9167]

I have a Kia soul 1.6 cylinder head cover I need help install

[@DavidNarita]

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[@HindsightFPV]

Great video, you made that look really easy. Couple of questions, what exactly were your symptoms? You mentioned vibrating but was there anything else? I've been on the hunt for some random roughness in mine. So far I've replaced cv axles, front struts and rear shocks, and put in new plugs. Idling is a bit smoother after the new plugs but I'm still chasing random vibrating while driving at certain rpms. I've checked my motor mounts and they don't look very worn so I don't believe they're the culprit. Wheel bearings are on my radar but the problem goes away at freeway speeds if I put in in neutral and let off the gas.

[@DavidNarita]

Everything looks easy on KZbin if it's documented properly lol thank you! The symptoms were the crank shaft sensor and cam shaft sensor were throwing off error codes at the same time and after a proper diagnostic I figured out the timing chain was loose and that would cause the sensors to go off at the same time. It's not often both sensors go off at the same time unless the timing has slipped or stretched.

[@HindsightFPV]

​@@DavidNaritathanks for the reply, I'd love to quiet my car down but I don't want to throw random money at it over and over. Gets expensive for minimum results.

[@DavidNarita]

The only thing is if you wait too long it will do more damage than it's worth. So if you're above 100,000 miles you're at risk. Food for thought 🤔

[@HindsightFPV]

@@DavidNarita OK good point, another quick question If you don't mind. You were showing the marks at TDC and then once the chain was on you pointed out the gold links and were they lined up. That seemed straight forward until I realized it didn't look like the TDC marks were in the same spot.

[@DavidNarita]

Yeah the cams moved slightly but when I put the new chain on I was able to get them to stay in one place till I could tighten the chain tensioner. They make a tool that goes between the gears but you don't need it if you know how to align everything by hand.