Inspect Drive Belt: Notes

Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.

NOTE: Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.

Fig 1: Inspecting Drive Belt
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Measure the drive belt tension and adjust it.
Apply a force of 98N (10kg, 22lb), and measure the deflection between the generator and the water pump pulley.

DEFLECTION

REFERENCE CHART

New belt	3.3 ~ 3.7mm (0.1299 ~ 0.1457in.)
Used belt	4.2 ~ 4.7mm (0.1654 ~ 0.1850in.)

If the belt tension is not as specified, adjust it.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Belt And Pulley

Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.

NOTE:

"New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
"Used belt" refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
After installing a belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.
After installing a new belt, run the engine for about 5 minutes and recheck the belt tension.