Kia Rio: Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner

Repair procedures

Removal and Installation
1.

Remove the engine room under cover.

(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")

2.

Remove the drive belt.

(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")

3.

Remove the drive belt tensioner (A).

Tightening torque :

19.6 - 26.5 N·m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf·m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb·ft)

4.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Check the drive belt tensioner for excessive foreign substances, crack, damage or sticking of pivot shaft. Replace if necessary.

    Repair procedures Removal and Installation 1. Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover") 2.

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