Kia Soul: Drive Belt Installation - Timing System - Engine Mechanical SystemKia Soul: Drive Belt Installation

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Timing System / Drive Belt Installation

1.
Install the drive belt (A).
2.
Adjust tension by tightening the alternator tension adjust bolt (B) and then install the mounting bilts(A).
Tightening torque
12mm (0.47in) bolt :
19.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 Ib-ft)
14mm (0.55in) bolt :
29.4 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 Ib-ft)

3.
Connect the battery negative terminal.
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