Kia Soul: Drive Belt Adjustment
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Timing System / Drive Belt Adjustment
Drive belt tension measurement and adjustment
Belt tension measurement |
Measure the belt tension using a mechanical tension gauge or a sonic tension
meter.
Tension
New belt: 686.5 ~ 784.5N (70 ~ 80kg, 154.3 ~ 176.4lb)
Used belt: 490.3 ~ 588.4N (50 ~ 60kg, 110.2 ~ 132.3lb)
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Using a mechanical tension gauge |
1. |
While pressing the handle (A) of the gauge, insert the belt (B)
between pulley and pulley (or idler) into the gap between spindle (C)
and hook (D).
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2. |
After releasing the handle (A), read a value on the dial pointed
by the indicator (B).
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Using a sonic tension meter |
1. |
Input the belt specifications into the tension meter.
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2. |
Locate the micro phone (B) close to the center of belt span (A)
and bounce the belt by finger 2~3 times. Read a value on the display.
[With A/C]
[Without A/C]
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If adjustment is necessary: |
1. |
Loosen the mounting bolts (A).
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2. |
Tighten the adjusting bolt(B) clockwise in loose tension ; loosen
the bolt counterclockwise in high tension.
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3. |
Recheck tension of the belt.
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4. |
After adjusting tension, tighten the through bolts.
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Drive Belt Inspection
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Pin
Description
Condition
Input/output value
Type
Level
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