Drive Belt Deflection Inspection

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NOTE:

Inspect the drive belt deflection when the engine is cold, or at least 30 min after the engine has stopped.

Apply moderate pressure 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf} midway between the specified pulleys.
- If the deflection is not within the specification, adjust it. (See DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT .)
Deflection

Fig 1: Driveline Deflection Limit
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Fig 2: Inspecting Drive Belt Deflection - Generator
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Fig 3: Inspecting Drive Belt Deflection - P/S, P/S+A/C
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