On-Vehicle Inspection: Deflection
DEFLECTION
| New belt | 3.3-3.7 mm (0.1299-0.1457 in.) |
| Used belt | 4.2-4.7 mm (0.1654-0.1850 in.) |
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.