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How to install the drive belt?

Tiny
ROB2467
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  • 2005 KIA SPORTAGE
  • 2.7L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 106,000 MILES
Having problems putting drive belt on.
Sunday, July 11th, 2021 AT 9:16 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Are you sure the belt is the correct length? Also, make sure you have it routed properly.

If you look below, it provides the directions for adjustment. Take a look through it. It may help you get it installed. Also, here is a link explaining in general how one is replaced:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Let me know if this helps. If it doesn't let me know exactly what is happening to prevent you from getting it into place.

Take care,

Joe

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Sunday, July 11th, 2021 AT 9:30 PM
Tiny
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I have the belt on but it doesn't fit on all the pulleys and it's the same as the old one. It seems like tensioner is not moving far enough.
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Sunday, July 11th, 2021 AT 9:45 PM
Tiny
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Do I have to loosen the alternator?
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Sunday, July 11th, 2021 AT 9:47 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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With a spring tensioner you don't need to move anything if it's the correct belt. Was anything other than the belt changed?
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Monday, July 12th, 2021 AT 7:43 AM

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