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Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan L4-2.0L (1999)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Adjustments (page 4 of 5)

Make
Hyundai
Model
Elantra GLS Sedan
Engine
L4-2.0L
Year
1999
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceAdjustments · page 4 of 5
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Type B tension gauge

1. When measuring, turn the reset button in the direction of the arrow to set the gauge needle to the RESET position.
2. When the tension gauge is removed from the belt, the needle will still indicate the tension. Read the tension after removing the gauge.

Alternator Belt Adjustment

CAUTION:  If the belt is too loose, there will cause noise or premature wear. If the belt is too tight, the water pump bearing or the alternator will get
damaged.

1. Loosen the alternator support nut "A" and the tension adjuster lock bolt "B"
2. Using the tension adjuster bolt, adjust the belt tension to specification.
3. Tighten the adjuster lock bolt "B".
4. Tighten the alternator support nut "A".
5. Check the tension or the deflection of belt, readjust if necessary.

Tightening torque:
Alternator support nut A:  20 - 25 Nm (200 - 250 kg.cm, 14 - 18 ft. lbs.) 
Adjuster bolt B:  12 - 15 Nm (120 - 150 kg.cm, 9 - 11 ft. lbs.) 
Belt length:  975 +/- mm (34.4 +/- 0.2 inch) 

Power Steering Oil Pump Belt Adjustment

1. Loosen the adjustment bolt of the Power steering oil pump.

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