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Drive Belt

Belt Deflection
Alternator
With A/C Compressor.
Limit 0.37 Inch (in)
Adjust deflection 0.24 - 0.25 Inch (in)
Set deflection of new belt 0.20 - 0.24 Inch (in)
Alternator
Without A/C Compressor.
Limit 0.45 Inch (in)
Adjust deflection 0.29 - 0.31 Inch (in)
Set deflection of new belt 0.25 - 0.28 Inch (in)
Water Pump
With Power Steering Pump.
Limit 0.29 Inch (in)
Adjust deflection 0.16 - 0.24 Inch (in)
Set deflection of new belt 0.12 - 0.20 Inch (in)
Water Pump
Without Power Steering Pump.
Limit 0.24 Inch (in)
Adjust deflection 0.12 - 0.18 Inch (in)
Set deflection of new belt 0.12 - 0.16 Inch (in)