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Belt Tension

Air Conditioning
New Deflection, in inches 0.18-0.26
Used Deflection, in inches 0.28-0.35

Alternator
New Deflection, in inches 0.22-0.30
Used Deflection, in inches 0.33-0.41

Power Steering
New Deflection, in inches 0.23-0.31
Used Deflection, in inches 0.37-0.45

All Measured with 22 lbs. force applied to belt.