2009 Kia Sorento Drive Belt Routing

2009 KIA SORENTO
91,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • AWD
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MARY HEDDEN
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Replacing the drive belt and do not know the routing of the belt that is all the problem I have at the time I need a diagram that I can look at in order to rout the belt in the correct way to work on my car Please ans as soon as you can since I need the car for work and I am missing work right now owuraj japotjopej paouap patiptrj pati tr
Jan 7, 2014 at 1:06 PM
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HMAC300
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see pic make sure to replace tensioner as well. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Jan 7, 2014 at 11:34 PM
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WEEICEMON
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I have been getting a whining noise from the engine on acceleration that has been getting worse for the last year. i think I narrowed it down to the idler pulley. Before I break the bolt off of the pulley, I wondering if this is a reverse thread?
Aug 17, 2019 at 7:37 AM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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No should be normal thread. Probably steel stuck in aluminum. If one in pic it maybe part of tensioner. Which should be replaced along with belt every 60k
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Aug 17, 2019 at 7:37 AM (Merged)
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WEEICEMON
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Thanks. It worked and got rid of the noise. One more thing. When replacing the belt, does the tension need to be changed on the belt tensioner and if so how?
Aug 17, 2019 at 7:37 AM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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its usually one piece in the pic it shows it it bolts with two bolts andyou just move it away from belt unhook belt then unbolt and reverse to replace.
Aug 17, 2019 at 7:37 AM (Merged)
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SEANGARVEY
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How do you get the tensioner to move to loosen belt?
Aug 17, 2019 at 7:37 AM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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Loosen the bolt so the tensioner pulley moves up then when replaced tighten belt and use a belt tensioner gauge so it 's not to tight, auto parts may rent one.
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Aug 17, 2019 at 7:37 AM (Merged)
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DAVIDWANGOMANGO
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My warranty expires in August so I took my car in for some issues. The dealer called me to say that I should have all 3 of my engine belts replaced due to the age of my car- even though it only has 28,000 miles on it. They said it is not covered under warranty and that it would cost me $140.00. Does this sound right to you?
Aug 17, 2019 at 7:37 AM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Yes, although most maintenance repairs are made by mileage intervals, sometimes age overcomes mileage and forces you to need to replace it earlier. Even though the belts may only have a short amount of mileage , they still have been installed and used for several years from 2004 now. They can begin to crack and / or stretch even without many miles , simply due to age. The estimate you received is a fair price to pay for these repairs.
Aug 17, 2019 at 7:37 AM (Merged)
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MCLEMONS
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I had power steering pump replaced about 3 months ago. I started getting a squilling noise at start-up and short ride distance,about a week ago. I thought maybe the belt just needed tightening. This morning the power steering stopped working. I checked fluid, good. Noticed top belt was not turning at all. What is most likely the problem? Thank you, M.Clemons
Aug 17, 2019 at 7:40 AM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Remove the belt and turn the power steering pump pulley by hand. If it is not turning, the pump has seized.
Aug 17, 2019 at 7:40 AM (Merged)
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AZROXANNE
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I had the serpintine belt and the 2 other belts that are usually changed at the same time, the serpintine belt. Things were great for about 2 weeks no noise, seemed fine.
Today I started up my car and the A/C was on and there was a loud squicking noise again. I turned of the A/C and it wasn't so loud.
Any clue what this might be.
Jul 21, 2020 at 7:24 AM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The AC belt needs to be readjusted. It may have stretched a little, just enough to make noise. If you check it, I bet you'll see that it's loose.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jul 21, 2020 at 7:24 AM (Merged)
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BRADYA
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Can you please give me step by step instructions on how to install a new alternator accessory belt? Alternator accessory belt fell off. Do i need to first take off the A/C belt? How do i know how much to tighten tensioner? Please help.
Jul 21, 2020 at 7:24 AM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Yes, You must take off the A/C belt first,then the power steering belt second,and then the alternator belt is third which is the farthest back. I've attached below the specifications for your vehicle. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Jul 21, 2020 at 7:24 AM (Merged)
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BRADYA
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These are the number i have looking for! Thank you, for answering my questions. Much appreciated...
Jul 21, 2020 at 7:24 AM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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You're welcome!
Hope you will use us again in the future.Thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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Jul 21, 2020 at 7:24 AM (Merged)

Suggested Repair

Use the belt-routing diagram and replace the tensioner with the drive belt. Move the tensioner away from the belt, unhook and replace the belt, then set tension with a belt-tension gauge so it is not too tight. Related squeals may need an idler or tensioner pulley, a seized power-steering pump, or a readjusted A/C belt.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2009 Kia Sorento asked for a drive-belt routing diagram while replacing the belt. An expert pointed to the diagram and advised replacing the tensioner as well. Later replies said the idler bolt uses a normal thread, that the tensioner is typically unbolted and moved to release the belt, and that tension should be checked with a gauge. Other users reported belt noise, a non-turning power-steering belt, and an alternator-belt install; experts suggested checking a seized pump, readjusting a stretched A/C belt, and removing the A/C and power-steering belts before the alternator belt.

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