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Drive Belt Tension

Prior to any maintenance, check drive belt and pulley for wear, cracks and fraying. Replace if necessary. Using a belt tension gauge, measure drive belt tension midway on longest belt run. See GENERATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION  table. Adjust drive belt as necessary.

Fig 1: Adjusting Drive Belt
G00195724Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
GENERATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION

Application Lbs. (N)
New Belt 86-104 (383-463)
Used Belt 68-86 (302-383)
GENERATOR DRIVE BELT DEFLECTION

Application In. (mm)
New Belt 0.31-0.35 (8-9)
Used Belt 0.35-0.39 (9-10)