2004.5 Spectra Technology
POWERTRAIN
COMPONENT OPERATION
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
VALVE TIMING
(CVVT) SYSTEM
Powertrain
This section will cover Powertrain components and
their operations, which are not commonly found on Kia
vehicles with 4 cylinder engines.
The CVVT system adds several components to the
cylinder head assembly including the:
• Oil Temperature Sensor (OTS)
• Oil Control Valve Filter
• Oil Control Valve (OCV)
• Exhaust camshaft with an oil passage from the rear
of the cam shaft journal to the CVVT assembly,
which is controlled by the OCV.
• Timing Chain
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