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Drive Belt

Generator Drive Belt:
Tension:
When Checked 294 - 490 N (66 - 110 lbs.)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 343 - 441 N (77 - 99 lbs.)
When A New Belt Is Installed 490 - 686 N (110 - 154 lbs.)
Deflection (Reference Value):
When Checked 8.0 - 10.5 mm (0.31 - 0.41 inch)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 8.5 - 10.0 mm (0.33 - 0.49 inch)
When A New Belt Is Installed 7.0 - 8.0 mm (0.28 - 0.31 inch)
Power Steering and A/C Drive Belt:
Tension:
When Checked 392 - 588 N (88 - 132 lbs.)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 441 - 539 N (99 - 121 lbs.)
When A New Belt Is Installed 637 - 833 N (143 - 187 lbs.)
Deflection (Reference Value):
When Checked 10.0 - 12.0 mm (0.39 - 0.47 inch)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 10.0 - 11.0 mm (0.39 - 0.43 inch)
When A New Belt Is Installed 7.2 - 9.0 mm (0.28 - 0.36 inch)