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P/S Pump Drive Belt

POWER STEERING BELT INSPECTION





1. Detach air cleaner assembly from body and shift its position.
2. Check that belt is free from any damage and properly fitted in pulley groove.
3. Check belt tension by measuring how much it deflects when pushed at intermediate point between P/S pump pulley and crank pulley with about 10 kg (22 lbs.) force.

Deflection of Power Steering (P/S) belt "a": 8 - 10 mm (0.32 - 0.39 inch)