Maintenance
DRIVE BELTS
Checking the compressor
drive belt
When the air conditioning is being
used regularly, the compressor drive
belt tension should be checked at
least once a month.
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To check the drive belt tension, turn
the engnie off, press down on the
belt halfway between the engine
crankshaft and compressor pulleys.
Pressing with your finger, you should
not be able to deflect this belt any-
more than 8.5 mm. If you have the
instruments to check it, with a force
of 98N (22 lb.), the deflection should
be 8.0 mm (approx. 0.315 inches). If
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Drive belts should be checked peri-
odically for proper tension and
adjusted if necessary. At the same
time, belts should be examined for
cracks, wear, fraying or other evi-
dence of deterioration and replaced the belt is too loose, have it adjusted
if necessary.
by an authorized Kia Dealer.
Belt routing should also be checked
to be sure there is no interference
between the belts and other parts of
the engine. After a belt is replaced,
the new belt should be adjusted
again after two or three weeks to
eliminate slack resulting from initial
stretching after use.
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| Categories | Kia Amanti Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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