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Kia Amanti V6-3.5L (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Make
Kia
Model
Amanti
Engine
V6-3.5L
Year
2006
Section
Drive Belt › Testing and Inspection
MaintenanceTesting and Inspection · page 1 of 4
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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

CHECKING POWER STEERING BELT TENSION 

1. With the engine off, press the belt applying a pressure of 98 N (10 kg, 22 lbs.) at the specified point, and measure the deflection to confirm that it

is within the standard value range.
Standard value
Drive belt deflection
Regular inspection: 11.7 - 15.3 mm (0.46 - 0.60 inch) 
New one: 8.8 - 11.0 mm (0.35 - 0.43 inch) 

2. To adjust the belt tension, auto tensioner does automatically adjust to obtain the standard value.

3. Temporarily install hinge bolt and flange nut not to tensioner pulley run out - Adjust belt tension - tighten adjust bolt and flange nut to the

specified torque

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