How do you replace the timing belt on a 2002 kia sportage

every 100 000 kms

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Please tell your Mom not to buy this car. These vehicles are poorly designed, and are prone to frequent failures. A Toyota RAV4 or a Honda CR-V would be a far better choice.

2002 Kia Sportage 2.0L dohc, is an interference engine, will cause piston to valve damage, Kia recommends timing belt replacement in California every 90,000 miles, except California every 60,000 miles, hope this was very helpful.

you cannot ,remove the covers and check the timiing marks

every 60.000 miles, is most manufacturers recommended interval.

check for spark if present recheck timing, check if fuel is present at motor, if not check relay

It is....1-3-4-2

go to kia .com ask for a diagram of the timing belt assy