Belt Tension Data

Generator Drive Belt:
Without Air Conditioning:
Tension:
Inspection 350 - 600 N (77 - 132 lbs.)
New Belt 650 - 850 N (143 - 187 lbs.)
Used Belt 450 - 600 N (99 - 132 lbs.)
Deflection (Reference Value):
Inspection 4.0 - 5.5 mm (0.16 - 0.22 inch)
New Belt 3.5 - 4.0 mm (0.14 - 0.16 inch)
Used Belt 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.16 - 0.20 inch)
Generator and Air Conditioning Compressor Drive Belt:
Tension:
Inspection 350 - 600 N (77 - 132 lbs.)
New Belt 650 - 850 N (143 - 187 lbs.)
Used Belt 450 - 600 N (99 - 132 lbs.)
Deflection (Reference Value):
Inspection 4.0 - 5.5 mm (0.16 - 0.22 inch)
New Belt 3.5 - 4.0 mm (0.14 - 0.16 inch)
Used Belt 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.16 - 0.20 inch)
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt:
Tension:
Inspection 250 - 500 N (55 - 110 lbs.)
New Belt 500 - 700 N (110 - 154 lbs.)
Used Belt 350 - 400 N (77 - 88 lbs.)
Deflection (Reference Value):
Inspection 9.5 - 13.5 mm (0.37 - 0.53 inch)
New Belt 7.5 - 9.0 mm (0.30 - 0.35 inch)
Used Belt 10.5 - 12.5 mm (0.41 - 0.49 inch)