Adjusting Power Steering and A/C Belt

Adjustment





1. Loosen the adjusting bolt counterclockwise looking from "A" position.
2. Adjust the belt deflection by turning the adjusting bolt (A).
Deflection (when applying 22 lbs., 98 N 10 kg)
New one: 0.35 - 0.43 inch (8.8 - 11 mm)
Used one (more than 5 minutes): 0.49 - 0.56 inch (12.5 - 14.3 mm)
Upon tension check: 0.46 - 0.60 inch (11.7 - 15.3 mm)
3. After making the adjustment, tighten the hinge bolt (B) and the flange nut (C).
Tightening torque:
Hinge: 23.8 - 40 ft. lbs. (32.3 - 54 Nm, 3.3 - 5.5 kg-m)
Flange: 13.7 - 20.2 ft. lbs. (18.6 - 27.4 Nm, 1.9 - 2.8 kg-m)

Notice: In order to prevent the asymmetrical alignment of the tension pulley upon tension adjust, preliminary tight the hinge bolt and the flange nut before adjusting tension.