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Drive Belt

DEFLECTION
Generator Drive Belt
New Drive Belt Deflection 6.5-7.5 mm (0.256-0.295 inch)
Used Drive Belt Deflection 7.5-8.5 mm (0.295-0 335 inch)
Upper Limit 12 mm (0.47 inch)
A/C Compressor Drive Belt
New Drive Belt Deflection 4-6 mm (0.16-0.24 inch)
Used Drive Belt Deflection 5-7 mm (0.20-0.28 inch)
Upper Limit 10 mm (0.39 inch)
Water Pump and Power Steering Pump Drive Belt
New Drive Belt Deflection 8-10 mm (0.31-0.39 inch)
Used Drive Belt Deflection 10-12 mm (0.39-0.47 inch)
Upper Limit 16 mm (0.63 inch)

TENSION
Generator Drive Belt
New Drive Belt Tension 671-759 N (151-170 lbs)
Used Drive Belt Tension 554-642 N (125-144 lbs)
Upper Limit 225 N (51 lbs)
A/C Compressor Drive Belt
New Drive Belt Tension 603-691 N (136-155 lbs)
Used Drive Belt Tension 495-583 N (112-131 lbs)
Upper Limit 196 N (45 lbs)
Water Pump and Power Steering Pump Drive Belt
New Drive Belt Tension 603-691 N (136-155 lbs)
Used Drive Belt Tension 495-583 N (112-131 lbs)
Upper Limit 196 N (45 lbs)