Kia Forte: Drive Belt Tensioner Removal and Installation - Timing System - Engine Mechanical System - Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service ManualKia Forte: Drive Belt Tensioner Removal and Installation

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Timing System / Drive Belt Tensioner Removal and Installation

1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
2.
Remove the alternator lower bolt (A).
3.
Remove the alternator brace (B).

Tightening torque :
21.6 ~ 32.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.9 lb-ft)

4.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Drive Belt Tensioner Components
1. Alternator brace 2. Adjust nut ...

Drive Belt Tensioner Inspection
Check the belt tensioner for excessive foreign substances, crack, damage or sticking of pivot shaft. Replace if necessary. ...

See also:

Engine compartment
1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Positive battery terminal 7. Negative battery terminal 8. Windshield washer ...

Components
(4Door, 5Door) 1. Front pillar trim 2. Center pillar lower trim 3. Center pillar upper trim 4. Rear pillar trim 5. Rear wheel house trim 6. Cowl side trim ...

Height Adjust Replacement
(4Door, 5Door) 1. Remove the front seat belt upper anchor. (Refer to Front Seat Belt - "Front Seat Belt Pretensioner") 2. ...

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