Where are the timing marks when installing a new belt? I have a 2005 rio and I need to replace the timing belt, it jumped time while driving, I was wondereing where the marks are on the cam sheaves.

As you have not said whether you want timing marks for chain or belt versions here is both. If it is for the belt version and the belt has snapped, then you will have bent valves that will have to be replaced. Both engines are "interference" engines. Hope that helps you.

If the belt keeps jumping, I would say you have a badly worn sprocket or the belt tensioner needs checking, it may need a new tensioner or your procedure for tightening it needs to be checked.
If no mark for the idler, then just put it at the 4 o'clock position, as you are facing it.

Has anyone checked the timing belt ? sounds to me like it might have striped or broke a timing belt. need to ckeck it for fire/fuel , there should be a cover you can remove to see if the belt has any damage.

Hi Linda, It would be nice to know what you mean by 'jumping?' If the problem only became noticeable only after the timing belt was replaced, it would be wise for you to take it back to whoever did the job for you and ask them to make sure the crankshaft and camshaft marks are aligned correctly. Please let me know a more precise description of the problem if it persists afterwards. Regars John

If it's not a faulty spark plug or wire, you may be having timing issues. Possibly the timing belt has slipped one cog. If you have access to a timing light, aim it at any mark on the crank shaft. If the mark appears to be jumping back and forth, your belt has jumped. The mark should stay in one place.

.6L (VIN 3) & 2.0L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
   

2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   

   • Negative battery cable
     

   • Engine cover
     

   • Right-hand front wheel
     

   • Right-hand wheel well side cover
     

   • Accessory drive belts
     

   • Water pump pulley
     

   • Timing belt upper cover
     

3. Turn the crankshaft pulley so cylinder No. 1 is at Top Dead Center (TDC). Align the pulley groove with the timing mark "T" of the timing belt cover.
   

4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   

   • Crankshaft pulley
     

   • Crankshaft flange
     

   • Lower timing belt cover
     

   • Timing belt tensioner
     

   • Timing belt To install:Align the timing marks of the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets to ensure the No. 1 cylinder is at TDC.Temporarily install the timing belt tensioner.Install the timing belt over the crankshaft sprocket, then inside the idler pulley, over the camshaft sprocket and then inside the timing belt tensioner.Apply tension to the timing belt by turning the tensioner in the clockwise direction so there is no slack in the belt on the tension side.Tighten the tensioner mounting bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).Check the timing belt tension as follows:
     

1. • 1.6L (VIN 3) engine: Push the tension side of the belt in horizontally with a moderate force, the timing belt cog end is approximately 1/2 of the tensioner mounting bolt head radius away from the bolt head center.
     

   • 2.0L engine: Push the tension side of the belt in horizontally with a moderate force, the timing belt cog end sags approximately 0.16-0.24 inches (4-6 mm).
     

2. Turn the crankshaft two turns in the clockwise direction and realign the crankshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket timing marks.
   

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Removal & Installation

1.5L, 1.6L (VIN 5) & 1.8L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the accessory drive belts.
4. Remove the alternator.
5. Remove the water pump and crankshaft pulleys.
6. Remove the timing belt guide plate.
7. Remove the upper and lower timing belt covers.
8. Position the crankshaft so that the timing mark is aligned with the timing mark on the engine.
9. Verify that the I and E mark on the camshaft pulley align with the mark on the cylinder head.
   NOTE Do not move the crankshaft or camshaft once the timing marks have been correctly positioned.
   
10. If the timing belt is to be reused, mark the direction of rotation on the timing belt.
11. Remove the timing belt tensioner pulley.
12. Remove the timing belt.
    

To install:

1. Install the timing belt tensioner pulley, move the tensioner to its furthest point and tighten the lockbolt.
2. Install the timing belt onto the pulleys, as follows, crankshaft pulley first, then the idler pulley, exhaust camshaft pulley, intake camshaft pulley, and the tensioner pulley.
3. Loosen the tensioner pulley and allow the tensioner spring to apply tension on the belt, then tighten the lockbolt to 28-38 ft. lbs. (38-51 Nm).
4. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 2 turns and be sure all marks are still correctly aligned.
5. Install the remaining components in the revere order of the removal noting the following torque specifications:
   
   Crankshaft pulley: 9-13 ft. lbs. (12-17 Nm) Water pump pulley: 9-13 ft. lbs. (12-17 Nm)
   
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

1.6L (VIN 3) & 2.0L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Engine cover Right-hand front wheel Right-hand wheel well side cover Accessory drive belts Water pump pulley Timing belt upper cover
   
3. Turn the crankshaft pulley so cylinder No. 1 is at Top Dead Center (TDC). Align the pulley groove with the timing mark T of the timing belt cover.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   NOTE If the timing belt is to be reused, mark the belt to indicate its turning direction.
   
   
   Crankshaft pulley Crankshaft flange Lower timing belt cover Timing belt tensioner Timing belt
   

To install:

1. Align the timing marks of the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets to ensure the No. 1 cylinder is at TDC.
2. Temporarily install the timing belt tensioner.
3. Install the timing belt over the crankshaft sprocket, then inside the idler pulley, over the camshaft sprocket and then inside the timing belt tensioner.
4. Apply tension to the timing belt by turning the tensioner in the clockwise direction so there is no slack in the belt on the tension side.
5. Tighten the tensioner mounting bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).
6. Check the timing belt tension as follows:
   1. 1.6L (VIN 3) engine: Push the tension side of the belt in horizontally with a moderate force, the timing belt cog end is approximately 1 / 2 of the tensioner mounting bolt head radius away from the bolt head center.
   2. 2.0L engine: Push the tension side of the belt in horizontally with a moderate force, the timing belt cog end sags approximately 0.16-0.24 inches (4-6 mm).
   
   
7. Turn the crankshaft two turns in the clockwise direction and realign the crankshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket timing marks.
8. Install or connect the following:
   
   Lower timing belt cover. Tighten bolts to 6-7 ft. lbs. (8-10 Nm). Crankshaft flange Crankshaft pulley. Tighten bolt to 101-109 ft. lbs. (138-147 Nm) for 1.6L (VIN 3) engine and 123-130 ft. lbs. (168-177 Nm) for 2.0L engine. Upper timing belt cover. Tighten bolts to 6-7 ft. lbs. (8-10 Nm). Water pump pulley Accessory drive belts Right-hand wheel well side cover Right-hand front wheel Engine cover Negative battery cable

hi what is the best time belt for kia rio ls 2005 this car in 30000km time belt damege in all cars. i am living in iran i have worry this problrm i not only love this car but also not eny problems for this car. thanks for email
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Recommended by kia is 100,000 km.

Timing Belt: Service and Repair
TIMING BELT
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Loosen power steering lock bolts and nuts accordingly and remove tension from Power Steering (P/S) and/or Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor
drive belt.
3. Remove P/S and/or A/C drive belt.
4. Loosen generator mounting bolts and adjusting bolt.
5. Remove generator bolts.
6. Remove water pump pulley.
7. Remove crankshaft pulley and timing belt guide plate.
8. Remove upper and lower timing belt covers.
9. Turn crankshaft so that timing mark on timing belt pulley is aligned with timing mark on engine.
10. Check that "I" mark on intake camshaft pulley is aligned with mark on cylinder head cover and "E" mark on exhaust camshaft pulley is aligned
with mark on cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Do not move camshaft or crankshaft once timing marks have been correctly positioned.
11. Loosen tensioner pulley lock bolt.
12. Protect timing belt with a rag.
13. Remove tensioner pulley.
14. Remove timing belt.
NOTE: Mark the direction of timing belt rotation (on the timing belt) for proper reinstallation.
INSPECTION
NOTE: Never forcefully twist, turn inside out or bend timing belt. Do not allow oil or grease to come in contact with timing belt.
1. Replace timing belt if it is contaminated with oil or grease.
2. Check timing belt for uneven wear, fraying, peeling, cracking and hardening. 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 inch (25 mm).
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.
NOTE: Replace any component that shows damage, excessive wear, or that appears prone to a possible failure.
INSTALLATION
1. Install tensioner pulley.
NOTE: Replace tensioner spring whenever timing belt is replaced.
2. Pull tensioner pulley to its furthest point and tighten lock bolt.
3. Check that timing mark on timing belt pulley is aligned with timing mark on engine.
4. Check that "I" mark on intake camshaft pulley is aligned with mark on cylinder head cover and "E" mark on exhaust camshaft pulley is aligned
with mark on cylinder head cover.
NOTE: If existing timing belt is being reused, install belt in proper rotation direction marked prior to removal.
5. Install timing belt onto timing belt pulley first, then idler pulley, exhaust camshaft pulley, intake camshaft pulley, and tensioner pulley in that
order.
6. Check that there is no looseness in belt between idler pulley and exhaust camshaft pulley or between intake and exhaust camshaft pulleys.
7. Loosen tensioner pulley lock bolt and allow tensioner spring to apply tension to timing belt.
NOTE: Do not add additional tension.

8. Tighten tensioner pulley lock bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 28 - 38 ft. lbs. (38 - 51 Nm, 3.9 - 5.2 kg-m)
9. Rotate crankshaft two full revolutions (clockwise only) and align timing mark on timing belt pulley with timing mark on engine block.
10. Check that "I" mark on intake camshaft pulley and "E" mark on exhaust camshaft pulley are aligned with marks on cylinder head cover.
11. If they are not aligned, remove timing belt and start process from tensioner installation.
12. Measure timing belt deflection by applying moderate pressure midway between camshaft pulleys. If deflection is not correct, repeat from
tensioner installation.
Deflection pressure: 22 lb. (98 N, 10 kg)
Deflection: 0.39 - 0.50 inch (11 - 13 mm)
13. Install lower and upper timing belt covers in that order.
Tightening torque: 5.8 - 8.0 ft. lbs. (7.9 - 10.7 Nm, 0.8 - 1.1 kg-m)
14. Install timing belt guide plate and crankshaft pulley.
Tightening torque: 9.0 - 12.6 ft. lbs. (12.3 - 17.2 Nm, 1.3 - 1.8 kg-m)
15. Install water pump pulley.
Tightening torque: 9.0 - 12.6 ft. lbs. (12.3 - 17.2 Nm, 1.3 - 1.8 kg-m)
16. install generator belt and adjust the tension.
17. Install P/S and/or A/C drive belt and adjust the tension.
18. Connect negative battery cable.

you have 2 sprokets to worry about the top two and crank gear, the crank gear has knocht on it and index on block ( towards back of gear visible from top) place on tdc mark ( top dead center), install the timing belt on this gear first then secure it with a piece of hose or anything that fits in between housing and belt to secure belt from moving from gear) then align the right side sproket on "E" for exhaust cam at top marks on cover and sprocket, then install belt over that sprocket, finally align left side sprocket "I" for intake to the top mark and install belt not too tight or it will make noise just make sure it is firm. now to double check from left to right with you standing in front of vehicle you should have left cam sprocket with "I" for intake to the top and right sproket with "E" for exhaust to the top. having bottom gear on tdc (top dead center mark) and all marks lined up with belt installed and proper tension secured, turn engine over twice and make sure marks meet in the same place then put everything back together. ( recommend you replace both idler and tension pulleys and check water pump, replace if needed or you'll be back.- this procedure goes the same to spectra, sephia, sportage, you will not damage the engine on these vehicles if belt goes out except rio. if timing belt goes out on the rio it will need an engine, if lucky just head. recommended replacement on all is every 60k miles) goo luck tightening the power steering drive belt when you put everything back together, just use a long bar to pry and good leverage. and a second hand comes in handy.