2002 Kia Sedona Serpentine Belt Tension Fix

2002 KIA
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FSCHARLIE
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well it looks like none of you so called car mechanics knows any thing about kia sedonas. something as easy as taking the tension off the altenator belt stumps you all. [size=18:644a8f53de]thanks for nothing[/size:644a8f53de] :twisted: :evil: :?: :cry: :!:
Jun 8, 2006 at 6:55 PM
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CODY-ODY
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there is a speciality tool actually to take the tension of this belt . You can also do it the "old fashioned way" and alow only 1/2 inch of play with moderate pressue at the longest part of the belt(between the compressor and the crank pulley if I remember correctly)
If you experiencing some kind of problem like noise or altinator not charging bring it back to the dealer their are a few "bulletins" or "improvements I've heard about for these problems.
Jun 18, 2006 at 1:14 AM
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MAUIBOY
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under the pully is a bolt, and then losen the nut on the pully the bolt on the bottom will make the pully go up and down. thats how you do it
Aug 12, 2009 at 6:43 AM

Suggested Repair

Release serpentine belt tension with the specialty tool, or loosen the pulley nut and turn the lower adjuster bolt so the pulley moves up or down. Set about 1/2 inch of play under moderate pressure on the longest span. If there is noise or the alternator is not charging, have the dealer check related service bulletins.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2002 Kia Sedona 3.5L asked how to release tension on the serpentine/alternator belt and was frustrated that no one had answered. One reply said a specialty tool is used, or the belt can be set to about 1/2 inch of play on the longest span, and dealer bulletins may cover noise or charging problems. Another reply said to loosen the pulley nut and use the bolt under the pulley to move it up or down.

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