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Belt Tension

Air Conditioning
Deflection, Inches [01]:
New 0.20-0.28
Used 0.26-0.41

Alternator
Deflection, Inches [01]:
New 0.22-0.31
Used 0.28-0.41

Power Steering
Deflection, Inches [01]:
New 0.24-0.37
Used 0.31-0.47

[01] -- Measured using 22 ft. lbs. force.