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Drive Belt Tension

Drive Belt / Tension
New Belt
* New belt refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
Used Belt
* Used belt refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
Alternator Drive Belt
121 - 165 Pound-Force (lbf)
77 - 110 Pound-Force (lbf)
A/C Drive Belt
170 - 200 Pound-Force (lbf)
77 - 110 Pound-Force (lbf)
Power Steering Belt
170 - 200 Pound-Force (lbf)
88 - 120 Pound-Force (lbf)