Kia Sorento: Drive Belt Removal and Installation - Timing System - Engine Mechanical System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Service ManualKia Sorento: Drive Belt Removal and Installation

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1.
For release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise then remove the drive belt (A).

2.
Install the drive belt (A).
Rotate the drive belt tensioner arm (A) counterclockwise moving the tensioner pulley bolt with wrench. After putting the belt on the tensioner pulley, release the tensioner pulley slowly.
Crankshaft pulley → A/C pulley → Alternator pulley → Idler #1 pulley → Idler #2 pulley → Water pump pulley → Tensioner pulley.

Components
1. Intake camshaft 2. Exhaust camshaft 3. Intake CVVT assembly 4. Exhaust CVVT assembly 5. Timing chain 6. Timing chain guide 7. Timing chain tensioner arm 8. Timin ...

Drive Belt Inspection
1. Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc. If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.   ...

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Inspection
1. Connect the GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC). 2. Measure the output voltage of the FTPS. Specification: ...

Front Wheel Transfer Assembly Installation
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.    1. ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds. (Refer to Steering System - &quo ...

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