Kia Optima: Drive Belt System / Crankshaft Damper Pulley

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Drive Belt System / Crankshaft Damper Pulley

Components and components location

Components

1. Crankshaft damper pulley

Repair procedures

Removal and Installation

1.	Remove the RH front wheel.

2.	Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")

Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A).

Tightening torque :

196.1 - 205.9 N•m (20.0 - 21.0 kgf•m, 144.7 - 151.9 lb•ft)

Do not press the pulley or apply the excessive force to prevent the rubber part from being deformed.

There are two methods to hold the ring gear when removing the crankshaft damper pulley.

•	Install the SST (09231-2B100, 09231-3N100) to hold the ring gear after removing the starter.

•	Install the SST (09231-3D100, 09231-2W100) to hold the ring gear after removing the service cover.

Remove the air guide (A).

Tightening torque :

8.8 - 13.7 N•m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf•m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb•ft)

2)	Remove the transaxle mounting bolt (A) and the service cover (B) on the bottom of the lower crankcase.

3)	Remove the transaxle mounting bolt (C) on the bottom of the lower crankcase.

4)	Adjust the length of the holder (A) so that the grooves of the holder puts into the ring gears (B) at the closest position.

5)	Adjust the angle and length of the links (C) so that the two transaxle mounting bolts can be fastened into the original mounted holes.

6)	Install the SST using the two transaxle mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the holder and links securely.

4.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Check the crankshaft damper pulley for vibration in rotation, oil dust deposit of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary.

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