2005 Kia Optima Repair Question
Asked on March 9, 2009
2005 Kia Optima squealing belt
Noises problem
2005 Kia Optima 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 55000 miles
One of my belts is slipping when it is wet, How do I tighten the belts
2005 Kia Optima 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 55000 miles
One of my belts is slipping when it is wet, How do I tighten the belts
Asked by davids88Answer
Replied on March 10, 2009
BELT ADJUSTMENT
Generator & Coolant Pump
Loosen generator nut "A" and adjuster lock bolt "B". See Fig. 4 .
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 .
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.
