Kia Sportage: Drive Belt System / Crankshaft Damper Pulley Repair procedures
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Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
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| 2. |
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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| 3. |
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A).
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Tightening torque :
46.1 - 51.9 N·m (4.7 - 5.3 kgf·m, 33.9 - 38.3 lb·ft) + [78°
- 82°]
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There are two methods to hold the ring gear when installing
or removing the crankshaft damper pulley.
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Install the SST (09231-2B100) to hold the ring gear
after removing the starter.

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Install the SST (09231-3D100) to hold the ring gear
after removing the dust cover.
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| 1) |
Remove the dust cover (A) on the bottom of the ladder
frame and unfasten the two transaxle mounting bolts
(B).

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| 2) |
Adjust the length of the holder nuts (A) so that the
front plate of the holder (B) puts in the ring gear
(C) teeth.
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Adjust the angle of the links (D) so that the two transaxle
mounting bolts can be fastened to the original mounted
holes.

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Install the SST (09231-3D100) using the two transaxle
mounting bolts and spacers. Tighten the bolts and nuts
of the holder and links securely.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
2.
Remove the drive be ...
Other information:
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Remove the shift lever knob (A).
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Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter ...