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Belt Deflection

Measure belt deflection in center of longest pulley-to-pulley span. See the BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS  table. If belt deflection is not as specified, adjust as necessary.

BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
Millenia
2.3L
New Belt 0.22-0.26 (5.5-6.5)
Used Belt 0.26-0.30 (6.5-7.5)
2.5L (2)
MPV (2)
MX-5 Miata
New Belt 0.22-0.28 (5.5-7.0)
Used Belt 0.24-0.30 (6.0-7.5)
Protege (3)
1.6L 0.31 (8.0)
1.8L 0.39 (10.0)
626
2.0L
New Belt 0.26-0.28 (6.5-7.0)
Used Belt 0.28-0.35 (7.0-9.0)
2.5L
With A/C
New Belt 0.22-0.26 (5.5-6.5)
Used Belt 0.26-0.30 (6.5-7.5)
Without A/C
New Belt 0.24-0.28 (6.0-7.0)
Used Belt 0.28-0.31 (7.0-8.0)
(1) With 22 lbs. (10 kg) applied to belt.
(2) Tension is controlled by an automatic adjuster. No adjustment is required. If belt tensioner has reached its limit of travel, replace belt.
(3) Standard dimension.