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Belt Tension

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application

⁽¹⁾ Belt Deflection

1.6L

A/C Compressor

.236-.354" (6-9 mm)

Generator/Water Pump

New Belt

.197-.278" (5-7 mm)

Used Belt ⁽²⁾

.236-.315" (6-8 mm)

Power Steering Pump

.236-.354" (6-9 mm)

2.0L

Accessory Drive Belt

⁽³⁾

Cooling Fan

New Belt

.157-.197" (4-5 mm)

Used Belt ⁽²⁾

.197-.276" (5-7 mm)

All Others (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).