Accent GS Coupe L4-1495cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (1999)
TENSION MEASURING PROCEDURE WHEN USING A TENSION GAUGE
1. Rotate the crankshaft in a counterclockwise direction to position of 90 degrees before top dead center as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Make sure the valves are adjusted properly
2. Measure the belt tension in the middle of the tension side span using the tension gauge. (BORROUGHS BT-33-73F TYPE)
Timing belt tension (In cool condition): 9.5-16.5 Kg (20.9-36.4 lbs.)
CAUTION:
1) Put arm on bottom of belt teeth. And put spindle on the middle of belt back surface.
2) Keep hand off from indicating part.