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Kia Sorento V6-3.5L (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Adjustments

Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Engine
V6-3.5L
Year
2004
Section
Drive Belt › Adjustments
MaintenanceAdjustments
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Drive Belt: Adjustments

ADJUSTING DRIVE BELT AND TENSIONER 

1. Hang the belt on the pulley of the tensioner and install the tensioner. (If the tensioner is already installed, loosen its mounting bolts to allow belt

installation.)
Tightening torque
Tensioner assembly bolt: 45 - 50 Nm (450 - 500 kg-cm, 33 - 36 ft. lbs.) 

2. Install drive belt.
3. Adjust the drive belt tension to specification by turning the adjusting bolt clockwise or counter clockwise.

Standard Value
Air - conditioner compressor: 7 - 10 mm (0.28 - 0.039 inch) 
Alternator: 10 - 13 mm (0.39 - 0.51 inch) 
Power steering: 8 - 11 mm (0.31 - 0.43 inch) 

4. When installing the belt on the pulley, make sure it is centered on the pulley.

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