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Belt Tension Data

A/C BELT
Deflection, Inch [01]:
New 0.20-0.24
Used [02] 0.26-0.30

ALTERNATOR [03]
Deflection, Inch [01]:
New 0.22-0.30
Used [02] 0.31-0.35

POWER STEERING BELT
Deflection, Inch [01]:
New 0.43-0.51
Used [02] 0.55-0.63

[01]-- Measurement at 22 lbs.
[02]-- Used 5 minutes or more.
[03]-- Measured between water pump pulley & generator.