Kia Carens. Manual — part 35

2. Check timing belt for uneven wear, fraying, peeling, cracking and harding. Replace timing belt as necessary.

3. Bend timing belt into a "U" shape as shown in figure. Distance "A" must be at least 1.0 in (25mm).

4. Inspect both idler pulley and tensioner pulley for uneven wear and smooth bearing operation.

5. Inspect camshaft pulleys and timing belt pulley for broken teeth or damage.

Replace any component shows damage, excessive wear, or that appears prone to a possible failure.

Timing belt

Never forcelly twist turn inside-out or bend timing belt. Do not allow oil or grease to contact belt.

1. Replace timing if it is contaminated with oil or gearse.

2. Check the timing belt for damage, wear, peeling, cracking and hardening. Replace timing belt if necessary.

Timing belt tenioner pulley and idler pulley

Do not clean tensioner pulley or idler pulley with cleaning fluids. If needed, use a soft rag to wipe tem
clean. Avoid scratching tensioner pulley or idler pulley as it can affet integrity of timing belt.

1. Check tensioner pulley and idler for smooth rotation and proper sound. Replace tensioner pulley. and idle

pulley if necessary.

Tensioner spring

1. Check the free length of tensioner spring. Replace spring if necessary.

Free Length : 1.402in (35.6mm)

Timing belt and camshaft pulleys

Do not clean pulleys with cleaning fluids. If needed use a soft cloth to wipe them clean, and avoid
scratching the pulleys as it will affect integrity of the timing belt.

1. Check pulley teeth for wear deformities and other damage. Replace pulleys if necessary.

Engine Mechanical System

Cylinder Head Assembly - Valve

Engine Mechanical System