Hyundai Tucson: Drive Belt Inspection

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

WARNING

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

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the drive belt.

(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")

2. Remove the drive belt tensioner (A).

Tightening torque

Bolt (B) : 18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb-ft)

Bolt (C) : 34.3 - 41.2 N.m (3.5 - 4.2 kgf.m, 25.3 - 30.4 lb-ft)

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

WARNING

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

Inspection

Check the drive belt tensioner for excessive foreign substances, crack, damage or sticking of pivot shaft.

Replace if necessary.

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the engine room under cover.

(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")

2. Remove the drive belt.

(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")

3. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A).

Tightening torque :

66.7 - 70.6 N.m + 98 - 102º6.8 - 7.2 kgf.m + 98 - 102º, 49.2 - 52.1 lb-ft + 98 - 102º

WARNING

Fix the ring gears using the SST(09231-2B100,09231-3N100) after removing thestarter. Then remove the crankshaft damperpulley.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Check the crankshaft damper pulley for vibration in rotation, oil or dust deposit of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary.

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