On-Vehicle Inspection: Deflection
DEFLECTION
| New belt | 3.3~3.7mm (0.1299~0.1457in.) |
| Used belt | 4.2~4.7mm (0.1654~0.1850in.) |
If the belt tension is not as specified, adjust it.
NOTE:
- "New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
- "Used belt" refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
- After installing a belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
- Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.
- After installing a new belt, run the engine for about 5 minutes and recheck the belt tension.