Kia Niro: Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Repair procedures
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Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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| 2. |
Remove the drive belt.
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Using the wrench, turning the mechanical tensioner (A) counterclockwise
and then insert a stopper pin (B) into the hole.
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| (2) |
Install the SST (09244 - G2100) to hydraulic tensioner (A) and
then compress the hydraulic tensioner by tightening the adjusting
bolt (B).
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To prevent damage the hydraulic tensioner, slowly must
work by using the hand tool.
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| (3) |
Remove the drive belt (A).
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| 1. |
Install the drive belt.
| (1) |
Install the drive belt (A).
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| (2) |
Remove the SST (09244 - G2100) from the hydraulic tensioner (A)
by loosening the adjusting bolt (B).
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To prevent damage the hydraulic tensioner, slowly must
work by using the hand tool.
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| (3) |
Using the wrench, slightly lift the mechanical tensioner (A)
and then remove the stopper pin (B). Slowly place the mechanical
tensioner (A).
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| 2. |
Install the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc. If any defect has
been found, replace the drive belt.
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Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the belt
has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
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Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")
2.
Remove the idler (A).
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