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Belt Tension

Air Conditioning
Deflection, Inches [01]:
New 0.18-0.28
Used 0.40-0.47

Alternator
Deflection, Inches [01]:
New 0.32-0.4
Used 0.42-0.51

Power Steering
Deflection, Inches [01]:
New 0.37-0.45
Used 0.53-0.65

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