Kia Forte: Drive Belt Installation

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)

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