Kia Rio: Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner
Repair procedures
1. |
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.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")
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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)
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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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")
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine room front under cover and RH side cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Und ...
Other information:
Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Type
SILKR6C10E
Gap
0.9 - 1.0 mm
(0.0354 - 0.0394in.)
Electrode Material
Iridium
Description and operation ...
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change
the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust
or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle,
have the e ...