LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Kia >> 2002 >> Optima L4-2.4L >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Specifications >> Mechanical Specifications >> Engine >> Drive Belt
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Drive Belt

CHECKING BELT TENSION
Apply 100 N (22 lbs.) force to the backside of the belt between the pulleys as shown in the illustration, measure the amount of deflection Measure tension with a tension gauge.







Standard value (For 2.4L DOHC ENGINE)





Standard value (For V6 ENGINE)
The belt tension for V6 engine is automatically adjusted by the auto-tensioner.