Belt Tension Adjustment (ASN 0294-01)

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Model(s): 1986-94 Acura Integras

Group: Maintenance

Bulletin No.: ASN 0294-01

Date: February, 1994

SERVICE INFORMATION

When you install the P/S and A/C belts during an Integra A/C kit installation (or at any time, for that matter), it's critical that you adjust the belts to the proper tension. If a belt is over tensioned, it puts too much load on the components. If a belt is under tensioned, it may slip and create other symptoms (for example, intermittent power steering or a chirping noise when the A/C compressor engages).

Since every dealership should have at least one belt tension gauge, T/N 07JGG-001010A, and the late-model Integra S/Ms have the belt tension specifications, there's really no excuse for improperly tensioned belts. But remember: you should always end up using the "used belt" specification. See Fig 1 .

A belt is considered used after it's been run for five minutes. This means that original-equipment belts are "used" by the time the car leaves the factory.

And when you do install a new belt, adjust it to the "new belt" specification, run the engine for at least five minutes, then readjust the belt to the "used belt" specification.