Curiosii for ever!: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Power Steering

BELT DEFLECTION [1]
New Belt 9.5 - 11.5 mm (0.37 - 0.45 in)
Used Belt 12.5 - 16.0 mm (0.50 - 0.62 in)

BELT TENSION [2]
New Belt 700 - 900 N (70 - 90 kg, 154 - 198 lbs)
Used Belt 350 - 500 N (35 - 50 kg, 77 - 110 lbs)

[1] As measured between pulleys with 22 lbs (10 Kg) of force. A used belt is defined as been continuously running for five minutes.
[2] Using tension gauge.