Autopapyrus · SsangYong Kyron 2.0 XDi (2010)
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SsangYong Kyron 2.0 XDi (2010): Drive Belt (Alternator Belt) Replacement

On the D20DT diesel engine (2.0 XDi), the drive belt is a multi-rib (6PK) belt that drives the alternator and the power steering pump. Replacement is simple, done either by adjusting the tensioner or by using an automatic tensioner (depending on the engine version). Inspect the belt every 15,000-20,000 km (9,000-12,000 miles) for cracks and delamination.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 20-30 minutes Steps: 11 Tools: 14 mm socket, breaker bar or ratchet, pry bar or lever for belt tensioning (if no automatic tensioner)

Part

🔩 Alternator drive belt (OE 6PK1880 or 6PK1875 — confirm by VIN; aftermarket equivalents: Gates K060880, Contitech 6PK1880, Bosch 1 987 947 988)

There's a full repair manual for this car Every system, wiring diagrams and torque specs — not just this job. Haynes AutoFix (online). See manuals →

Step by step

11 steps

Open the hood and locate the drive belt at the lower right of the engine. It runs from the crankshaft to the alternator and the power steering pump.
Inspect the belt for wear (cracks on the ribs, glazing, delamination). If you see any of these, replace it.
Take a photo or draw a diagram of the belt routing around the pulleys (crankshaft → alternator → power steering pump → tensioner).
Release the belt tension. If an automatic tensioner is fitted, put a 14 mm socket on the square hole of the tensioner and turn it counterclockwise (compressing the spring). Lock it with a pin or a screwdriver in the hole in the housing. If the tensioner is manual, loosen the alternator mounting bolt with a 14 mm socket and move the alternator toward the engine block.
Slip the old belt off the pulleys and remove it downward or upward (depending on access).
Wipe the pulleys with a dry rag to remove dirt and oil. If you find oil, look for a leaking seal.
Install the new belt following the routing diagram: start with the crankshaft, then the alternator, then the power steering pump, and the tensioner last.
Tension the belt. With an automatic tensioner, remove the locking pin and the spring will tension the belt on its own. With a manual tensioner, use a pry bar to pull the alternator away from the block until the belt deflects 8-10 mm on its longest span (check by pressing with a finger using about 10 kg (22 lb) of force between the pulleys). Then tighten the alternator mounting bolt to 25-35 N·m (18-26 lb-ft).
Turn the crankshaft by hand 2 full revolutions (using a 19 mm socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt, clockwise). The belt must not slip off or run crooked.
Start the engine and let it run for 1-2 minutes. Check for squealing, vibration, and belt wobble.
Shut off the engine and recheck the belt tension (8-10 mm deflection). Adjust if necessary.

Common mistakes and warnings

If the belt jumps off or wears out quickly, check the pulley alignment and the alternator and tensioner bearings (play in the alternator shaft, rumbling from the tensioner bearing). Do not overtighten the belt, because it will ruin the alternator bearing. If there are traces of oil on the belt, fix the leak at the front crankshaft seal or the power steering pump before installing the new belt.