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Drive Belt

BELT TENSION DATA

Alternator
Deflection, Inch [1]
New 0.28-0.34
Used 0.37

Tension, Lbs.
New 110-154
Used 88

Power Steering [2]
Deflection, Inch [1]
New 0.30-0.35
Used 0.37-0.45

Tension, Lbs.
New 143-187
Used 88-132

Power Steering [3]
Deflection, Inch [1]
New 0.22-0.24
Used 0.27-0.30

Tension, Lbs.
New 165-176
Used 110-139

A/C
Deflection, Inch [1]
New 0.22-0.24
Used 0.27-0.30

Tension, Lbs.
New 165-176
Used 110-139

[1] -- Applying a force of 22 lbs. at a center point between longest distance between pulleys.
[2] -- Less A/C.
[3] -- With A/C.