Fig. 46: Testing Timing Belt For Abnormal Tooth Wear
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Initial stage
Wearing of side face of load exerting tooth (Fabric puff up, rubber material peel off with color changing
to white and fabric become uneven and rough).
Last stage
Fabric wearing of side face of load exerting tooth occurs and rubber is exposed (Length between teeth
decrease.).
5. Missing tooth.
TIMING BELT TENSIONER
If any abnormal noise or difficulty in rotating the pulley by hand is noticed, replace the timing belt tensioner
and idler pulley.
2002 Kia Sedona EX
2002 ENGINES 3.5L V6 - Sedona
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