Kia Forte: Crankshaft Damper Pulley Removal and Installation
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Remove the RH front wheel.
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2. |
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
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3. |
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A).
Tightening torque :
196.1 ~ 205.9 N.m (20.0 ~ 21.0 kgf.m, 144.7 ~ 151.9lb-ft)
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Do not press the pulley or apply the excessive force to
prevent the rubber part from being deformed.
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There are two methods to hold the ring gear when removing
the crankshaft damper pulley.
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Install the SST (09231-2B100) to hold the ring
gear after removing the starter.

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Install the SST (09231-3D100) to hold the ring
gear after removing the service cover.
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1. |
Remove the air guide (A).
Tightening torque :
8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~
10.1 lb-ft)
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2. |
Remove the transaxle mounting bolt (A) and the
service cover (B) on the bottom of the lower crankcase.
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3. |
Remove the transaxle mounting bolt (C) on the
bottom of the lower crankcase.

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4. |
Adjust the length of the holder (A) so that the
grooves of the holder puts into the ring gears (B) at
the closest position.
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5. |
Adjust the angle and length of the links (C) so
that the two transaxle mounting bolts can be fastened
into the original mounted holes.

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6. |
Install the SST using the two transaxle mounting
bolts. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the holder and
links securely.

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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Crankshaft damper pulley
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Check the crankshaft damper pulley for vibration in rotation, oil dust
deposit of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary. ...
See also:
TJ Joint Inspection
1.
Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.
2.
Check the groove inside the joint case for wear or corrosion
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Shift Lever Removal
1.
Remove the floor Interior console assembly.
(Refer to Body - " Floor Console")
2.
Remove the cover (A).
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General Inspection
After or before servicing the EPS system, perform the troubleshooting
and test procedure as follows. Compare the system condition with normal condition
in the table below and if abnormal symp ...