Kia Optima: Drive Belt System / Crankshaft Damper Pulley
Components and components location

1. Crankshaft damper pulley
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Repair procedures
1. |
Remove the RH front wheel.
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2. |
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")
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3. |
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A).
Tightening torque :
196.1 - 205.9 N•m (20.0 - 21.0 kgf•m, 144.7 - 151.9 lb•ft)
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Do not press the pulley or apply the excessive force to prevent
the rubber part from being deformed.
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There are two methods to hold the ring gear when removing the
crankshaft damper pulley.
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Install the SST (09231-2B100, 09231-3N100) to hold the
ring gear after removing the starter.

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Install the SST (09231-3D100, 09231-2W100) to hold the
ring gear after removing the service cover.
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1) |
Remove the air guide (A).
Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N•m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf•m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb•ft)
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2) |
Remove the transaxle mounting bolt (A) and the service
cover (B) on the bottom of the lower crankcase.
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3) |
Remove the transaxle mounting bolt (C) on the bottom
of the lower crankcase.

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4) |
Adjust the length of the holder (A) so that the grooves
of the holder puts into the ring gears (B) at the closest
position.
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5) |
Adjust the angle and length of the links (C) so that
the two transaxle mounting bolts can be fastened into the
original mounted holes.

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6) |
Install the SST using the two transaxle mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts and nuts of the holder and links securely.

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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Check the crankshaft damper pulley for vibration in rotation, oil dust deposit
of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary.
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")
2.
Remove the idler ( ...
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When you select the recirculated air position, the system maintains the recirculated
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Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Operating temperature
14 - 140°F (-10 - 60°C)
RF Modulation
FSK
RF Frequency
433.92 MHz
LF Modulation
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