Section 6 (Power Steering General Servicing): Service

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BELT TENSION ⁽¹⁾

Application

New Belt

Used Belt

5/16" Belt

80 Max. (36 Max.)

50 Min. (23 Min.)

3/8" Belt

140 Max. (63 Max.)

⁽²⁾ 70 Min. (32 Min.)

15/32" Belt

165 Max. (75 Max.)

90 Min. (41 Min.)

⁽¹⁾	Tension in Lbs. (Kg.) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge

⁽²⁾	Tension for used 3/8" cogged belt is 60 lbs. (27 kg). New cogged belt tension is the same as standard 3/8" belt.