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Deflection Method

COMPRESSOR BELT / ADJUSTMENT
Deflection Method
1. Apply a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf), and measure the deflection between the A/C compressor and the crankshaft pulley.

A/C Compressor Belt
Used Belt: 7.5 - 9.5 mm (0.3 - 0.4 in)
New Belt: 5.0 - 7.0 mm (0.2 - 0.3 in)

Power Steering Pump Belt
Used Belt: 11.5 - 13.5 mm (0.45 - 0.53 in)
New Belt: 8.0 - 10.0 mm (0.3 - 0.39 in)


NOTE:
- If there are cracks or any damage evident on the belt, replace it with a new one.
- "Used belt" means a belt which has been used for 5 minutes or more.
- "New belt" means a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes.


2. Loosen the adjust pulley bracket pivot bolt and the adjusting bolt lock nut of the A/C compressor belt.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt to get proper belt tension, then retighten the adjust pulley bracket pivot bolt and the adjusting bolt lock nut.







4. Recheck the deflection of the A/C compressor belt.





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