2000 Kia Spectra GS, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Belt Adjustment

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
Optima & Magentis (Canadian) (2.4L)
A/C Compressor
New Belt 11/32-7/16 (9-11)
Used Belt 33/64-35/64 (13-14)
Generator
New Belt 15/64-17/64 (6-7)
Used Belt 5/16-7/16 (8-11)
Optima & Magentis (Canadian) (2.5L V6) (2)
Rio, Sephia & Spectra
All Belts
New Belt 5/16-11/32 (8-9)
Used Belt 11/32-25/64 (9-10)
Sportage
A/C Compressor
New Belt 17/64-11/32 (7-9)
Used Belt 5/16-25/64 (8-10)
Generator
New Belt 15/64-15/16 (6-8)
Used Belt 17/64-11/32 (7-9)
Power Steering
New Belt 5/16-25/64 (8-10)
Used Belt 11/32-7/16 (9-11)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

(2) Equipped with automatic belt tensioner.
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