FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Drive Belt

CHECKING BELT TENSION
Apply 100 N (22 lbs.) force to the backside of the belt between the pulleys as shown in the illustration, measure the amount of deflection Measure tension with a tension gauge.







Standard value (For 2.4L DOHC ENGINE)





Standard value (For V6 ENGINE)
The belt tension for V6 engine is automatically adjusted by the auto-tensioner.