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Kia Sportage (1999 release)

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		Introduction
		Controls and operation receptions
		Current care and maintenance
			general information
			General information on options and adjustments
			The routine maintenance schedule
			Checking the oil level
			Checking the condition of tires and pressure of their rating, the rotation of the wheels
			Replacing the motor oil and oil filter
			Changing the transmission oil Manual transmission
			Replacing the grease transfer case and differentials
			Greasing of locks and hinges
			Checking the status of anther drive shafts
			Lubrication universal joints, drive shafts
			Checking the brake system components
			Check the functioning of the cooling system and frost coolant fluid replacement
			Replacement of a filtering element of an air cleaner
			Replacing spark plugs
			Replacing the glow plug
			Check and belt force accessory drive
			Check the condition and reliability of fastening components chassis, suspension and steering gear
			Checking the components of the exhaust system
			Check and replacement of hoses of an impellent compartment, localization of leaks
			Check the power supply system, replacement of the fuel filter
			Check idle speed
			Replacement ATF
			Check of serviceability of functioning of the valve PCV (petrol models)
			Checking the wiring explosives (petrol models)
			Check and replacement of the timing belt
			Check the air conditioning system
			Check and replace wiper blades
			Checking the status of the battery, care it and gymnastics
		Engine
		System of cooling, heating, ventilation and air conditioning
		The power supply system, motor control / emission control and exhaust
		Systems of an electric motor
		A five-speed manual gearbox gear
		Automatic Transmission
		Transmission Line
		Brakes
		Suspension and steering
		Body
		Onboard electric
		The control body dimensions
		Wiring

printable version

Check and belt force accessory drive

Schemes laying accessory drive belt are provided in Section accessory drive belt of the Head of Engine.

Checking the accessory drive belt


A - New belt B - Depreciation of the walls - the edges are sharp (on new belts are trapezoidal) C - the bare cord D - Cracks in the back of the belt E - detachment of rubber from the fabric base F - Depreciation of external cord	G - The gap lateral cords H - Transverse cracking ribs J - Mechanical damage to the ribs K - Cracking the individual ribs L - space between the ribs Pollution / jam stones M - Cavities in the rubber on the edges

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Evaluate the condition of each of the accessory drive belt.
To probe the entire length of the belt, make sure there are no cracks and bundles. If necessary, flashing his flashlight, check the belt for scuffs and zapolirovat polished sections. The belt should be examined by both sides, which implies the need to twist him to check the status of the reverse side. Along the way, make sure there are no traces of corrosion, cracks and burrs on the drive pulley and the intermediate rollers. Defective belt must be replaced (see chap. Engine). Are allowed on the working surface of the belt perpendicular shallow cracks. If these cracks do not extend beyond one edge and not very deep, there is no need to replace the belt.
While pushing the belt on a straight section in the middle between pulleys largest deflection vote right effort of its tension (see. Specifications of the Head Current leaving and service). If necessary, make appropriate adjustment.

Make sure the belt is properly seated on pulleys.

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