How far can i keep driving my 97 kia sportage with power steering belt broken

Greg Bernett

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• Posted on Jul 26, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 kia sportage timing marks

Crankshaft match marks


Align marks on timing belt pulley and pump body.

Camshaft pulley alignment marks

1. Align marks on camshaft pulleys with alignment marks on seal plate.
2. Install timing belt. NOTE: No looseness should exist on the tension side and at the camshaft pulleys.
   
3. Loosen tensioner lock bolt.
4. Turn crankshaft 2 revolutions in direction of rotation and check that timing marks are still in alignment.
5. Tighten timing belt tension lock bolt to 27-38 ft lb (32-52 Nm).
6. Apply a force of 22 lbs to timing belt between camshaft sprockets.
7. Belt deflection should measure 0.30-0.33 in (7.5-8.5 mm)
8. NOTE: Replace tensioner spring if timing belt deflection is excessive.

1. Install lower timing belt cover.
2. Install upper timing belt cover.
3. Install power steering drive belt and adjust belt tension.
4. Install fan pulley.
5. Install generator drive belt and adjust belt tension.
6. Install A/C drive belt and adjust belt tension.
7. Install splash guard.
8. Install fan and fan shroud.
9. Install 4 fan bolts. Tighten to 24 ft lb (33 Nm).
10. Install fan shroud mounting bolts.
11. Install fresh air duct.
12. Connect hose to resonance chamber.
13. Connect battery negative cable.

SOURCE: 2005 Kia Sportage serpentine belt

YOU NEED THE BELT TENSIONER TOOL ITS FITS IN THE SQUARE SLOTS IN THE TENSIONER.YOU ROTATE TENSIONER CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE BELT.

Greg Bernett

• 2993 Answers
• Posted on Oct 10, 2009

SOURCE: the power steering belt is broke on a kia sportage

I would replace it yourself....very simple to do! The belt is $13.00 Power Steering Pump Belt

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Remove the A/C and alternator drive belts for access.
   
3. Loosen mounting lock bolt (A) and mounting bolt (B).
   
4. With tension released removed the belt.
   

1. Properly route drive belt around the pulleys.
   
2. Carefully pry on the power steering pump using a suitable lever. Adjust belt tension is 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm) when measured at deflection point shown.
   
3. Retighten bolts (A) and (B) to 31 ft. lbs. (42 Nm).
   
4. Reinstall the A/C and alternator drive belts.
   
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
   

SOURCE: timing belt diagram 1997 kia sportage 4x4

My scanner isnt working, so i hope this can help you out some...On the left Camshaft..you will a stamp I and E...iI is for intake and E is for exhaust..The I should be up at 12 o'clock and the E should be at 4..you will also have marks on the timing plate behind the camshafts to help you line it up right...Now on the Right Camshaft you will have the same marks, but this time you want the E at 12 and the I at 7 o'clock..And the crankshaft should have a little notch on it, where you can line that up at 12 o'clock with the notch imprint that is on the plate for you..You may have to clean those areas, and use a light, so you can see them..I hope this helps you out..Goodluck...

SOURCE: 2001 kia sportage timing marks 2.0 motor

there are 2 for the cams, one for crankshaft and one for oil pumpshaft.
have illustrations if you need them.