Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Crankshaft Damper Pulley

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
4steps
~44min
4/5difficulty
4special tools
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Crankshaft Damper Pulley

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the right front wheel.

  2. Remove the drive belt.

    (See Drive Belt System - Drive Belt)

  3. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A).

    Tightening torque: 196.1–205.9 N·m (20.0–21.0 kgf·m, 144.7–151.9 ft-lbf)

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Check the crankshaft pulley damper for vibration during rotation and oil dust deposits on the V-belt section. Replace if necessary.

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