FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Drive Belt

Belt tension is as follows using a belt tension gauge. A new belt is considered used after five minutes of use.

4A-F Engine

Air Cond.

New Lbs. 140-180
Used Lbs. 110-150

Alternator

New Lbs. 140-180
Used Lbs. 110-150

Power Steer.

New Lbs. 100-150
Used Lbs. 60-100

4A-FE Engine

Air Cond.

New Lbs. 140-180
Used Lbs. [1]

Alternator

New Lbs. 140-180
Used Lbs. 110-150

Power Steer.

New Lbs. [2]
Used Lbs. [3]

4A-GE Engine

Air Cond.

New Lbs. 170-180
Used Lbs. 95-135

Alternator

New Lbs. 170-180
Used Lbs. 95-135

Power Steer.

New Lbs. 170-180
Used Lbs. 95-135

[1]--1990-91, 110-150 lbs., 1992, 80-120 lbs.
[2]--1990-91, 100-150 lbs., 1992, 75-125 lbs.
[3]--1990-91, 60-100 lbs., 1992, 35-75 lbs.