Kia Forte: Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner

Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner

Components and components location

Components

1. Drive belt tensioner

2. Tensioner asjustment bolt

Repair procedures

Removal and Installation

1.	Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Drive belt System - "Drive belt")

Loosen the alternator upper mounting bolt (A).

Tightening torque :

26.5 - 37.3 N·m (2.7 - 3.8 kgf·m, 19.5 - 27.5 lb·ft) [10T Type]

24.3 - 26.9 N·m (2.48 - 2.74 kgf·m, 17.9 - 19.8 lb·ft) [8T Type]

3.	Loosen the adjusting bolt (B).

Remove the alternator bracket (C).

Tightening torque :

24.3 - 26.9 N·m (2.48 - 2.74 kgf·m, 17.9 - 19.8 lb·ft)

5.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

6.	After installing the alternator bracket, adjust the drive belt tension by tightening adjusting bolt. (Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")

Idler

Components and components location Components 1. Idler Repair procedures Removal and Installation 1. Remove the drive belt. ( ...

Crankshaft Damper Pulley

Components and components location Components 1. Crankshaft damper pulley Repair procedures Removal and Installation 1. Remov ...

Other information:

Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) Service Manual: Front Lower Arm

Repair procedures Removal and Installation 1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A). Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft) ...

Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) Owners Manual: Headlamp (High beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A,B)

1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the bulb-socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb-socket align with the slots on the headlamp assembly. 4. Remove the bulb fr ...