Kia Forte: Drive Belt Installation - Timing System - Engine Mechanical System - Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service ManualKia Forte: Drive Belt Installation

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Timing System / Drive Belt Installation

1.
Install the drive belt.
(1)
Install the drive belt (C).
(2)
Adjust the tension by turning the tension adjusting bolt (B) clockwise.

Belt tension
New belt:
637.4 ~ 735.5 N (65 ~ 75 kgf, 143.3 ~ 165.3 lbf)
Used belt:
441.3 ~ 539.4 N (45 ~ 55 kgf, 99.2 ~ 121.3 lbf)

(3)
Tighten the alternator mounting bolts (A) with the specified torque.

Tightening torque
M10 bolt:
29.4 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 Ib-ft)
M8 bolt:
21.6 ~ 32.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.9 Ib-ft)

Drive Belt Inspection
1. Check belt for maintenance and abnormal wear of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary.    ...

Drive Belt Tensioner Components
1. Alternator brace 2. Adjust nut ...

See also:

Telemetics Unit (TMU) Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing") ...

Interior
Interior A * These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement dimensions. [ Unit : mm (inch) ] Interior B * These dimens ...

Front Strut Assembly Disassembly
1. Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A). Tightening torque: 58.3 ~ 73.5N.m (6.0 ~ 7.5kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 54.2 ...

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