Section 10 (Power Steering General Servicing): Service

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BELT TENSION (Tension in Lbs. (Kg.) using Strand Tension Gauge)

Application	New Belt	Used Belt
5/16" Belt	80 Max. (36 Max.)	50 Min. (23 Min.)
3/8" Belt	140 Max. (63 Max.)	70 Min. (32 Min.)
15/32" Belt	165 Max. (75 Max.)	90 Min. (41 Min.)