Is it necessary to remove timing belt on 2005 Kia Spectra to change water pump

DIY Hyundai Elantra Kia Spectra How To Timing Belt Replacement

you have overheated the engine maybe thermostat or water pump fault

It's your alternator belt...they run on the same pulley. Tighten the alternator belt some, and the squeeling will stop.

May be the water pump.

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1.8L Engine
A/C Compressor-Power Steering Pump Belt

NOTE Refer to the accompanying illustration for bolt and nut locations.

1. Loosen bolt A , nut B and nut C
2. Loosen tension adjusting bolt D
3. Remove the drive belt

To install:

Route the belt over the pulleys.

Fig. Removing the A/C and P/S pump belt-1.8L engine

1. Tighten bolt A and nuts B and C, as follows:
   1. Bolt A: 27-39 ft. lbs. (37-53 Nm)
   2. Nut B: 14-19 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm)
   3. Nut C: 24-34 ft. lbs. (32-46 Nm)
   
   
2. Check the belt tension and adjust as necessary.

Alternator Belt

1. Remove the A/C and power steering pump belt, if equipped.
2. Loosen the alternator mounting bolt and adjusting bolt.
3. Remove the alternator belt.

Fig. Alternator belt-1.8L engine

To install:

1. Install the alternator belt and adjust, as outlined earlier.
2. Tighten the bolts, as follows:
   1. Mounting bolt: 27-38 ft. lbs. (37-52 Nm)
   2. Adjusting bolt: 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-26 Nm)
   
   
3. Install the A/C and power steering pump belt, if equipped.
4. Check the belt tension and adjust as necessary.

Yes it is always better to change the water pump when you do this unless it has been changed recently. Also make sure to clean the front end of the engine real good with a solvent before putting the timing belt back on.. Good luck.

Click on the following direct Link. It has the Timing Belt Diagrams with Marks for the Camshaft and Crankshaft that you will need; although the quality of the diagrams are not that great. It also has numerous other helpful diagrams for use.

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http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2005/make/kia/model/spectra/2005_kia_spectra_timing_belt_diagram_marks.htm

Hi there,

Please see below exploded diagram regarding location of thermostat and water pump.







Regards,
Jeep Brainy

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove power steering and air conditioning compressor drive belt by loosening power steering fasteners.
3. Remove generator bolts and generator belt.
4. Remove water pump pulley.
5. Remove crankshaft pulley and timing belt guide plate.
6. Remove upper/lower timing belt covers.
7. Turn crankshaft clockwise until "I" mark on intake camshaft pulley and "E" mark on exhaust camshaft pulley align with marks on cylinder head cover.

check crank sensor if past 60k check timing belt