Kia Rio: Drive Belt System / Drive Belt

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.

(1)

To release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner (A) counterclockwise.

(2)

Remove the drive belt (A).

3.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection
Drive Belt Inspection
1.

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.

2.

Check belt for maintenance and abnormal wear of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary.

  

Do not bend, twist or turn the drive belt inside out.

Do not allow the drive belt to come into contact with oil, water and steam.

    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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