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Drive Belt Adjustment Specifications

NOTE: Check belt deflection when engine is cold, or has bin off for 30 minutes.
DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Specification - In. (mm)
New Belt (2)
Alternator 0.47-0.59 (12-15)
A/C Compressor 0.24-0.31 (6-8)
Air Pump .35-.43 (9-11)
Power Steering Pump 0.43-0.51 (11-13)
Used Belt
Alternator 0.55-0.67 (14-17)
A/C Compressor 0.31-.35 (8-9)
Air Pump 0.43-0.51 (11-13)
Power Steering Pump 0.55-0.63 (14-16)
(1) Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
(2) Used on for less than 5 minutes.
TENSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Specification - Lbs. (kg)
New Belt (2)
Alternator 55-77 (25-35)
A/C Compressor 88-121 (40-55)
Air Pump 61.3-83.6 (28-38)
Power Steering Pump 88-110 (40-50)
Used Belt
Alternator 44-66 (20-30)
A/C Compressor 63.8-81.4 (29-37)
Air Pump 39.6-61.6 (18-28)
Power Steering Pump 63.8-79.2 (29-36)
(1) Check tension using Tension Gauge (49 9200 020), or equivalent.
(2) Used on for less than 5 minutes.