How do I release the tension to change the belts?
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 AT 1:10 PM
LAMM90
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- 2005 KIA AMANTI
How do I release the tension to change the belts?
Drive belts
How do I release the tension to change the belts?
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DAVE H
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BELT ADJUSTMENT
Power Steering
Loosen hinge bolt "A" and flange nut "B". See Fig. 4 .
Turn adjusting bolt "C" to set belt tension . See Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 .
Tighten hinge bolt "A" and flange nut "B" to specification.
Alternator & Air Conditioning Compressor
Loosen pulley lock nut "A". See Fig. 6 .
Turn adjustment bolt "B" to set belt tension . See Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 . See BELT ADJUSTMENT table.
Tighten pulley lock nut "A" to specification.
Start engine and turn A/C on.
Allow vehicle to run until normal operating temperature is reached.
Turn engine off, recheck belt deflection after operation and readjust belt tension as necessary.
Power Steering
Loosen hinge bolt "A" and flange nut "B". See Fig. 4 .
Turn adjusting bolt "C" to set belt tension . See Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 .
Tighten hinge bolt "A" and flange nut "B" to specification.
Alternator & Air Conditioning Compressor
Loosen pulley lock nut "A". See Fig. 6 .
Turn adjustment bolt "B" to set belt tension . See Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 . See BELT ADJUSTMENT table.
Tighten pulley lock nut "A" to specification.
Start engine and turn A/C on.
Allow vehicle to run until normal operating temperature is reached.
Turn engine off, recheck belt deflection after operation and readjust belt tension as necessary.
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009 AT 6:34 PM
2CP-ARCHIVES
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How to replace power steering belt
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Friday, May 10th, 2019 AT 6:34 PM
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ower Steering
1. Loosen hinge bolt "A" and flange nut "B". See Fig. 4.
2. Loosen adjusting bolt "C" until you are able to get belt off.
3. Install new belt. After belt is seated, pull it to slide around pullies to ensure it is seated correctly.
4. Turn adjusting bolt "C" to set belt tension to specified deflection.
5. Tighten hinge bolt "A" and flange nut "B" to specification.
ower Steering
1. Loosen hinge bolt "A" and flange nut "B". See Fig. 4.
2. Loosen adjusting bolt "C" until you are able to get belt off.
3. Install new belt. After belt is seated, pull it to slide around pullies to ensure it is seated correctly.
4. Turn adjusting bolt "C" to set belt tension to specified deflection.
5. Tighten hinge bolt "A" and flange nut "B" to specification.
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Friday, May 10th, 2019 AT 6:34 PM
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CH311
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Need a serpentine belt diagram for a 2005 kia amanti
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Friday, May 10th, 2019 AT 6:34 PM
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DAVE H
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Friday, May 10th, 2019 AT 6:34 PM
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RICK MAHAN
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Serpentine broke, need to replace but it seems too long following diagram.
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Friday, May 10th, 2019 AT 6:34 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Here is the diagram.
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Friday, May 10th, 2019 AT 6:34 PM
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RICK MAHAN
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Thank you so very much. It worked. Your help is very much appreciated.
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WRENCHTECH
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You are welcome.
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