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Belt Adjustment

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NOTE: On "B" series pickups, Millenia 2.3L V6, MPV and Tribute serpentine belt(s) are automatically adjusted by tensioner. Millenia and MPV are equipped with 2 belts. Replace belt(s) if tensioner indicates belt is out of adjustment range. Use illustration for proper serpentine belt routing. See Figure -Figure . No belt routing illustration is available for Miata and MPV.
BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS (NEW BELT)

Application (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
"B" Series Pickup, Millenia 2.3L, MPV & Tribute
Serpentine (2)
Miata
Generator .22-.28 (5.5-7.0)
Power Steering Pump .28-.31 (7.0-8.0)
Millenia
2.5L
Generator .22-.25 (5.5-6.5)
Power Steering Pump .24-.28 (6.0-7.0)
626
2.0L
Generator
New Belt .25-.30 (6.5-7.5)
Power Steering Pump
With A/C .22-.25 (5.5-6.5)
Without A/C .30-.35 (7.5-9.0)
2.5L
Generator
With A/C .22-.25 (5.5-6.5)
Without A/C .24-.30 (6.0-7.5)
Power Steering Pump .24-.30 (6.0-7.5)
Protege
1.6L
Generator .20-.30 (5.5-7.5)
Power Steering Pump .30 (7.5)
2.0L
Generator .25-.30 (6.5-7.5)
Power Steering Pump .30-.35 (7.5-9.0)
(1) Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
(2) Serpentine accessory drive belt uses automatic adjuster. No adjustment is required.