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Belt Tension

Air Conditioning
New Deflection, in inches 0.20-0.26
Used Deflection, in inches 0.35-0.43

Alternator
New Deflection, in inches 0.22-0.28
Used Deflection, in inches 0.35-0.45

Power Steering
New Deflection, in inches 0.22-0.26
Used Deflection, in inches 0.33-0.39

All Measured with 22 lbs. force applied to belt.