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Belt Tension

Air Conditioning
New Deflection, in inches 0.14-0.22
Used Deflection, in inches 0.24-0.35

Alternator
New Deflection, in inches 0.20-0.28
Used Deflection, in inches 0.30-0.37

Power Steering
New Deflection, in inches 0.18-0.26
Used Deflection, in inches 0.26-0.35

All Measured with 22 lbs. force applied to belt.