Drive Belt Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Acura MDX, 2001 Acura Integra, 2001 Acura 3.5RL, 2001 Acura 3.2TL, and 2001 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BELT ADJUSTMENT
| Application |
Deflection - In. (mm) |
| A/C Compressor |
| Integra |
| New Belt |
3/16-9/32 (5.0-7.0) |
| Used Belt |
5/16-3/8 (7.5-9.5) |
| MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL |
|
| 3.5RL |
| New Belt |
7/32-7/32 (5.5-6.0) |
| Used Belt |
5/16-7/16 (8.0-11.0) |
| Generator |
| Integra |
| New Belt |
7/32-5/16 (6.0-8.0) |
| Used Belt |
11/32-7/16 (9.0-11.0) |
| MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL |
|
| 3.5RL |
| New Belt |
9/32-13/32 (7.0-8.0) |
| Used Belt |
3/8-7/16 (9.5-11.5) |
| Power Steering |
| Integra |
| New Belt |
5/16-13/32 (8.0-10.0) |
| Used Belt |
7/16-17/32 (11.5-13.5) |
| MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL |
| New Belt |
11/32-7/16 (8.5-11.0) |
| Used Belt |
1/2-21/32 (13.0-16.5) |
| 3.5RL |
| New Belt |
5/16-11/32 (7.5-9.0) |
| Used Belt |
13/32-1/2 (10.5-12.5) |