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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 (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
A/C Compressor
Integra
New Belt (2) 3/16-9/32 (5.0-7.0)
Used Belt (3) 5/16-3/8 (7.5-9.5)
MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL (4)
3.5RL
New Belt (2) 7/32-7/32 (5.5-6.0)
Used Belt 5/16-7/16 (8.0-11.0)
Generator
Integra
New Belt (2) 7/32-5/16 (6.0-8.0)
Used Belt 11/32-7/16 (9.0-11.0)
MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL (4)
3.5RL
New Belt (2) 9/32-13/32 (7.0-8.0)
Used Belt 3/8-7/16 (9.5-11.5)
Power Steering
Integra
New Belt (2) 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 (2) 11/32-7/16 (8.5-11.0)
Used Belt 1/2-21/32 (13.0-16.5)
3.5RL
New Belt (2) 5/16-11/32 (7.5-9.0)
Used Belt 13/32-1/2 (10.5-12.5)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2) Install new belt to new specification. Run for 5 minutes and readjust to used belt specification.
(3) Specification is for a used belt. Belt is considered used when it has been run for 5 minutes or more.
(4) Automatic belt tensioner is used. Belt tension adjustment is not necessary.