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Belt Tension

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application

⁽¹⁾ Belt Deflection

A/C Compressor & Power Steering Pump

.24-.35" (6-9 mm)

Generator/Water Pump

New Belt

.20-.27" (5-7 mm)

Used Belt ⁽²⁾

.24-.32" (6-8 mm)

Serpentine Belt

⁽³⁾

⁽¹⁾	Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

⁽²⁾	Used belt is a belt in operation for more than 5 minutes.

⁽³⁾	Adjustment of serpentine belt is not necessary. Belt tension is maintained by spring-tensioned idler pulley some equipped with belt wear indicator).