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Drive Belt

Generator 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 8.7 - 11.4 mm (0.34 - 0.45 inch)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 9.2 - 10.6 mm (0.36 - 0.42 inch)
When A New Belt Is Installed 6.6 - 8.3 mm (0.26 - 0.33 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 9.6 - 12.4 mm (0.38 - 0.49 inch)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 10.2 - 11.6 mm (0.40 - 0.46 inch)
When A New Belt Is Installed 7.2 - 9.0 mm (0.28 - 0.36 inch)
A/C Compressor 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:
When Checked 4.6 - 6.2 mm (0.18 - 0.24 inch)
When A Used Belt Is Installed 5.0 - 5.7 mm (0.20 - 0.22 inch)
When A New Belt Is Installed 3.4 - 4.3 mm (0.13 - 0.17 inch)