Kia Sorento: Drive Belt Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")

2.	Remove the RH front wheel guard. (Refer to Body(Interior and Exterior) - " Front Wheel Guard")

3.	For release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner (A) clockwise then remove the drive belt (B).

Remove the water pump belt.

(1)	Insert the SST(09252 - C1000) between the water pump pulley and the water pump belt.

(2)	Remove the water pump belt (A) by turning the damper pulley clockwise.

Inspection

Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.

If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.

Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.

Engine Mechanical System — Drive Belt System / Drive Belt / Repair procedures / Inspection illustration

Installation

Install the water pump belt.

(1)	Insert the SST (09252 - C1000) between the water pump pulley and the water pump belt.

(2)

Install the water pump belt (A) by turning the damper pulley clockwise.

Engine Mechanical System — Drive Belt System / Drive Belt / Repair procedures / Installation illustration

Install the water pump belt while being careful not to damage the water pump belt caused by water pump pulley mounting bolt.

2.	For release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner (A) clockwise then install the drive belt (B).

3.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Components 1. Drive belt2. Water pump belt 3. Crankshaft damper pulley 4. Drive belt tensioner5. Tensioner bracket...

Removal and Installation Drive Belt Tensioner 1. Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt") ...

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