2005 Kia Optima squealing belt

2005 KIA OPTIMA
55,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVIDS88
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One of my belts is slipping when it is wet, How do I tighten the belts
Mar 9, 2009 at 2:22 PM
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DAVE H
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BELT ADJUSTMENT Generator & Coolant Pump Loosen generator nut "A" and adjuster lock bolt "B". See Fig. 4 .


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Adjust generator to set belt tension to specified deflection. Tighten generator nut "A" and adjuster lock bolt "B" to specification.Recheck belt deflection after cranking engine over one or more revolutions and readjust as necessary. Power Steering & A/C Compressor Loosen tension pulley adjustment bolt "A". See Fig. 5 .


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Turn adjusting bolt "B" to set belt tension to specified deflection. Tighten tension pulley adjustment bolt "A" to specification. Recheck belt deflection after cranking engine over one or more revolutions and readjust as necessary.


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Mar 10, 2009 at 7:42 PM
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