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Alternator Belt

Fig. 33 Belt Deflection Measurement:





Measure belt deflection midway between alternator and water pump pulleys, as shown in Fig. 33. On 1.5L/4-89.6 engines deflection should be .28-.32 inch, and on 2.4L/4-143.4 engines deflection should be .35-.41 inch.