Hyundai Elantra (CN7): Engine Mechanical System / Drive Belt System
Drive Belt
Repair procedures
* There are two methods to when removing the drive belt.
[When removing the drive belt from the top of the vehicle]
| 1. | Install the wrench to the drive belt tensioner repair hole (A) and turn it clockwise. 
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| Fix the drive belt tensioner by installing fixing pin after turning the drive belt tensioner to clockwise. 
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| Use fixing pins that have the same outer diameter as a 6mm(0.2362 in.) hex wrench or a 6mm(0.2362 in.) hex wrench. |
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| 2. | Remove the drive belt (A). 
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| When removing the drive belt, remove the drive belt from the water pump pulley. |
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| 3. | Install in the reverse order of removal. | •
| When installation of drive belt, make the drive belt as a round hook shape bigger than alternater pulley as a picture down below. Then install it with following order of alternator → airconditioner compressor → crankshaft damper pulley → water pump → drive belt tensioner. 
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[When removing the drive belt from the bottom of the vehicle]
| 1. | Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
| 2. | Turn the spanner to clockwise after installing it to drive belt tensioner arm boss. 
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| Fix the drive belt tensioner by installing fixing pin after turning the drive belt tensioner to clockwise. 
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| Use fixing pins that have the same outer diameter as a 6mm(0.2362 in.) hex wrench or a 6mm(0.2362 in.) hex wrench. |
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| 3. | Remove the drive belt (A). 
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| When removing the drive belt, remove the drive belt from the water pump pulley. |
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| 4. | Install in the reverse order of removal. | •
| When installation of drive belt, make the drive belt as a round hook shape bigger than alternater pulley as a picture down below. Then install it with following order of alternator → airconditioner compressor → crankshaft damper pulley → water pump → drive belt tensioner. 
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Drive Belt Inspection
| 1. | Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt. | •
| Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced. |

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Drive Belt Tensioner
Repair procedures
| 1. | Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt") |
| 2. | Remove the drive belt tensioner (A). Tightening torque Bolt (B) : 18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb-ft) Bolt (C) : 34.3 - 41.2 N.m (3.5 - 4.2 kgf.m, 25.3 - 30.4 lb-ft) |

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| 3. | Install in the reverse order of removal. | •
| Check the belt tensioner for crack, and damage. Replace if necessary. |
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Check the drive belt tensioner for excessive foreign substances, crack, damage or sticking of pivot shaft. Replace if necessary.
Crankshaft Damper Pulley
Repair procedures
| 1. | Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
| 2. | Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt") |
| 3. | Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A). Tightening torque : 66.7 - 70.6 N.m + 98 - 102°[6.8 - 7.2 kgf.m + 98 - 102°, 49.2 - 52.1 lb-ft + 98 - 102°] |

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| Fix the ring gears using the SST(09231-2B100,09231-3N100) after removing thestarter. Then remove the crankshaft damperpulley. 
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| 4. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Check the crankshaft damper pulley for vibration in rotation, oil or dust deposit of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary.
Repair procedures
Removal
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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.•
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
Other information:
Description and operation
Description The climate control air filter is located in the blower unit. It eliminates foreign materials and odor. The particle filter performs a role as an odor filter as well as a conventional dust filter to ensure comfortable interior environment.
Components and components location
Components and Components Location
Repair procedures
Removal
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.•
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.