Kia Carens RP Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Drive Belt Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 15Maintenance Schedule — 7Engine Mechanical System — 91Engine Electrical System — 51Emission Control System — 21Engine Control System/Fuel System — 97Clutch System — 35Manual Transmission — 24Automatic Transmission — 93Drive Shaft and Axle — 19Suspension System — 33Steering — 21Restraints — 42Brake System — 56Body (Interior and Exterior) — 211Body Electrical System — 251Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 55
14steps
~84min
4/5difficulty
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Loosen the generator adjusting bolt (A) to decrease the tension.
  3. Remove the drive belt (A).

Inspection

Drive Belt Inspection: Visually inspect the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc. If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.

Adjustment

Drive Belt Tension Measurement and Adjustment

Belt Tension Measurement

Measure the belt tension using a mechanical tension gauge or a sonic tension meter. Tension: New belt: 686.5 ~ 784.5 N (70 ~ 80 kgf, 154.3 ~ 176.4 lbf). Used belt: 490.3 ~ 588.4 N (50 ~ 60 kgf, 110.2 ~ 132.3 lbf)

Using the Mechanical Tension Gauge

  1. While pressing the handle (A) of the gauge, insert the belt (B) between the pulley and the pulley (or tensioner roller) into the gap between the spindle (C) and the hook (D).
  2. Release the handle (A) and read the value on the dial indicator (B).

Using the Sonic Tension Meter

  1. Enter the belt specifications into the tension gauge.
    Belt Type Measurement Point Input Data
    M (Mass, g/m) W (Width, ribs) S (Span, mm)
    With A/C Crankshaft pulley to A/C compressor pulley 13,4 6 178,9
    Without A/C Tensioner to generator pulley 13,4 6 Actual measured value

  2. Position the microphone (B) near the center of the belt (A) and tap the belt with your finger 2-3 times. Read the value on the display. [With Air Conditioning]
    [Without A/C]

If adjustment is required:

  1. Loosen the mounting bolts (A).
  2. Turn the adjusting bolt (B) slightly clockwise to increase tension; turn counterclockwise to decrease tension.
  3. Recheck the belt tension.
  4. After adjusting the tension, tighten the through bolts. Tightening Torque: 12 mm Bolt: 19.6 ~ 26 N·m 14 mm Bolt: 29.4 ~ 41 N·m

Installation

  1. Install the drive belt (A).
  2. Adjust the tension by tightening the generator adjusting bolt (B), then install the mounting bolts (A). Tightening Torque: 12 mm Bolt: 19.6 ~ 26 N·m 14 mm Bolt: 29.4 ~ 41 N·m
  3. Connect the negative battery cable.

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