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

Generator Drive Belt:
Tension:
When Checked 245 - 490 N (55.1 - 110.2 lbs.)
When A New Belt Is Installed 490 - 686 N (110.2 - 154.3 lbs.)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 392 N (88.2 lbs.)
Deflection (Reference Value):
When Checked 9.0 - 11.5 mm (0.35 - 0.45 inch)
When A New Belt Is Installed 7.5 - 9.0 mm (0.30 - 0.35 inch)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 10.0 mm (0.39 inch)
Power Steering Drive Belt:
Tension:
When Checked 245 - 490 N (55.1 - 110.2 lbs.)
When A New Belt Is Installed 490 - 686 N (110.2 - 154.3 lbs.)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 343 - 441 N (77.2 - 99.2 lbs.)
Deflection:
When Checked 5.5 - 8.0 mm (0.22 - 0.32 inch)
When A New Belt Is Installed 4.5 - 5.5 mm (0.18 - 0.22 inch)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 6.0 - 7.0 mm (0.24 - 0.28 inch)
A/C Drive Belt:
Tension:
When Checked 255 - 333 N (57.3 - 75.0 lbs.)
When A New Belt Is Installed 382 - 441 N (86.0 - 99.2 lbs.)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 255 - 333 N (57.3 - 75.0 lbs.)
Deflection:
When Checked 6.5 - 7.5 mm (0.26 - 0.30 inch)
When A New Belt Is Installed 5.5 - 6.0 mm (0.22 - 0.24 inch)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 6.5 - 7.5 mm (0.26 - 0.30 inch)