KIA Niro: Drive Belt Tensioner Repair procedures

Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner Repair procedures

Removal and
Installation

Remove the drive belt.

(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")
Remove the mechanical tensioner (A).

Tightening torque : 18.6 - 23.5 N*m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf*m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb*ft)

Remove the hydraulic tensioner.

(1) Check that the hydraulic tensioner spring is compressed.

(2) Unfasten the hydraulic tensioner mounting bolt (A).

(3) Unfasten the hydraulic tensioner center bolt (B).

(4) Remove the hydraulic tensioner mounting bolt (A).

(5) Remove the hydraulic tensioner (C).

Tightening torque : 27.5 - 31.4 N*m (2.8 - 3.2 kgf*m, 20.3 - 23.1 lb*ft)

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Check the belt tensioner for excessive dust, crack, and damage. Replace if necessary.

Crankshaft Damper Pulley Repair procedures

Removal and
Installation

Remove the RH front wheel.

(Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")
Remove the engine room under cover.

(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
Remove the drive belt.

(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A).

Tightening torque : (64.7 - 71.6 N*m (6.6 - 7.3 kgf*m, 47.7 - 52.8 Ib*ft)) + (39 - 41Âº)

Warning

Warning

Using the SST (09231-2M100, 09231-2J210) to hold the crankshaft damper pulley.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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