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Belt Deflection

Deflection between Pulleys (Without A/C)
Alternator Belt NOTE: Adjust a new belt to the new belt spec, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust it to the used belt spec.
Used Belt 10.5 - 12.5 at 98 Millimeter At Newton (mm @ N)
New Belt 8.0 - 10.0 at 98 Millimeter At Newton (mm @ N)
Belt Tension Measured with Belt Tension Gauge (Without A/C) Used Belt 290 - 440 Newton (N)
New Belt 540 -740 Newton (N)