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Hyundai Elantra Sedan L4-1.8L (1997)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt (Tension Adjustment): Adjustments

Make
Hyundai
Model
Elantra Sedan
Engine
L4-1.8L
Year
1997
Section
Drive Belt › Adjustments › Tension Adjustment
MaintenanceTension Adjustment · page 1 of 3
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Drive Belt: Adjustments
Tension Adjustment

1. Check that the belts are not damaged and fit properly into the pulley grooves.

CAUTION:
1) When installing the V-ribbed belt, check that the V-ribs are properly aligned.
2) If noise or slippage is detected, check the belt for wear, damage, or breakage on the pulley contact surface, and check the pulley for scoring. Also

check for the proper belt deflection measurement.

2. Apply 100 N (22 lbs.) force to the belt back midway between the pulleys as shown in the illustration, measure the amount of deflection with a tension

gauge.

Standard Value 

NOTE:
1) The belt tension must be measured between the specified pulleys.
2) When a new belt is installed, adjust the tension to the center of the standard range indicated under "New." Let the engine idle for 5 minutes or

more, and check the standard value indicated under "inspection."

3) When adjusting a used belt or a newly installed belt after 5 minutes or more of operation, refer to the standard value indicated under "Used."
4) Refer to the standard value indicated under "Inspection" for periodic inspections.

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