Kia Optima: Power Train / Drive Belt
Repair procedures
1. |
Check belt for maintenance and abnormal wear of V-ribbed part. Replace
if necessary.
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Do not bend, twist or turn the drive belt inside out.
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Do not allow the drive belt to come into contact with
oil, water and steam.
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2. |
Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If
the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
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1. |
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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2. |
Using the wrench, turning the auto tensioner pulley (A) counterclockwise
and then remove the drive belt (B).

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3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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[THETAIII 2.5 GDI]
1. |
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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2. |
For release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner (A) clockwise
then remove the drive belt (B).

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3. |
Remove the water pump belt.
(1) |
Insert the SST(09252-C1000) between the water pump pulley and
the water pump belt.
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(2) |
Remove the water pump belt (A) by turning the damper pulley clockwise.

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[THETAIII 2.5 GDI]
1. |
Install the water pump belt.
(1) |
Insert the SST (09252-C1000) between the water pump pulley and
the water pump belt.
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(2) |
Install the water pump belt (A) by turning the damper pulley
clockwise.

Install the water pump belt while being careful not to
damage the water pump belt caused by water pump pulley mounting
bolt.
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2. |
For release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner (A) clockwise
then install the drive belt (B).

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3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Radiator hoses
1.
Check radiator hoses for the following:
(1)
Improper attachment
(2)
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Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the engine oil quality.
Check the oil deterioration, entry of water, discoloring of thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, ...
Other information:
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high speed ride. The radial- ply tires used on this vehicle are of belted construction
and are selected to complement the ride and handling characteristics of your vehicle.
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The sensor may be limited when the below conditions.
If there is a problem with the BCW system, a warning message will appear and
the light on the switch will turn off. The system will turn off automatically.
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or a f ...