Timing Belt: Specifications (page 9 of 11)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Spectra GSX
- Engine
- L4-1.8L
- Year
- 2000
- Section
- Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 9 of 11
6. Check that there is no looseness in belt between idler pulley and exhaust camshaft pulley or between intake and exhaust camshaft pulleys.
7. Loosen tensioner pulley lock bolt and allow tensioner spring to apply tension to timing belt.
NOTICE: Do not add additional tension.
8. Tighten tensioner pulley lock bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 28 - 38 ft. lbs. (38 - 51 Nm, 3.9 - 5.2 kg-m)
9. Rotate crankshaft two full revolutions (clockwise only) and align timing mark on timing belt pulley with timing mark on engine block.
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