Cold Engine and Drivetrain Procedures Check Alternator Belt Tools Parts T-handle hex – 4mm none 1. Remove the four bolts holding the black plastic alternator belt cover at the front of the engine, 4mm T-handle hex. 2. Remove the cover by sliding it straight down. 3. Check the belt for cracks or shredding. 4. Check the belt tension, quite tight, ~1/4” deflection when you press on the center. Note: Paul Glaves suggests that proper belt tension is when you can twist the belt ~90 degrees, midway between the pulleys. If you can twist it more than 90 degrees, it is too loose. If you cannot twist it 90 degrees, then it is too tight. 5. Leave the cover off for the valve adjustment procedure on the next page.
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Somewhere along the automotive timeline traditional family wagons morphed into SUV’s and it seems we can’t get enough of them. With plenty of room for mum, kids and supplies through the week, they can be pressed into service for dad’s adventurous weekend plans – real or imagined. It looks like traditional car based wagons are fast becoming museum pieces. But for budget conscious families “real” 4wd’s can be a pricey step up from the family sized “soft-roaders”. Enter the Kia Sorento. First seen here in 2003, it offers a high-low range drivetrain, loads of space and equipment, all at an attractive price. For 2005 the big Kia gains a five speed “tiptronic” auto, replacing the previous model’s four speed unit.
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Cold Engine and Drivetrain Procedures Check Alternator Belt Tools Parts T-handle hex – 4mm none Note: In most cases the alternator belt does not need to be checked any more. Early models should have the pulley and belt upgrade that came out a few years ago. Current recommendations are that the belt is installed and adjusted, then not disturbed until 36K when replacement is specified. 1. Remove the four bolts holding the black plastic alternator belt cover at the front of the engine, 4mm T-handle hex. 2. Remove the cover by sliding it straight down. 3. Check the belt for cracks or shredding. 4. Check the belt tension, quite tight, ~1/4” deflection when you press on the center. Note: Paul Glaves suggests that proper belt tension is when you can twist the belt ~90 degrees, midway between the pulleys. If you can twist it more than 90 degrees, it is too loose. If you cannot twist it 90 degrees, then it is too tight. 5. Leave the cover off for the valve adjustment procedure on the next page.
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This mount will provide a great reduction in transmission movement making shifting much more secure. With less transmission movement you’ll have less drivetrain slop as well, resulting in more power transmitted to the wheels. Upgraded engine mounts are recommended to be used in conjunction. Below are our installation guidelines for this item. Please review them carefully before attempting to install this product.
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This is a performance product which increases horsepower above factory specifications. Additional horsepower creates more stress on your vehicle’s drivetrain components which may result in drivetrain failure. This product is intended for off-road use only. Use at your own risk!
ATTENTION: Please read instructions carefully before installing the programmer into your vehicle; failure to do so may result in damage to your vehicle’s PCM!
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The information contained in this guide has been prepared for use by persons installing two-way radio equipment (transmitters and receivers) in vehicles. It has been prepared in accordance with current engineering principles and generally accepted practices, using the best information available at the time of publication. It is not possible to cover all of the possible installations of two-way radio equipment in this guide. Accordingly, DaimlerChrysler Corporation cannot be held responsible for incidental or consequent damages arising out of the use of the information contained herein. Installations and modifications are solely the customer’s responsibility
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