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Drive Belt: Adjustments

CHECKING POWER STEERING BELT TENSION





1. Press the V-belt, applying a pressure of 98 N (10 kg, 22 lbs.) at the specified point, and measure the deflection to confirm that it is within the standard value range.
Standard value
V-belt deflection Regular inspection: 11.7 - 15.3 mm (0.46 - 0.60 inch)
New belt: 8.8 - 11.0 mm (0.35 - 0.43 inch)
Used belt: 12.5 - 14.3mm (0.49 - 0.56 inch)





2. Install the V-belt. Loosen the adjusting bolt and then adjust the tension of the V-belt.
After that, tighten the hinge bolt and flange nut to the specified value.

NOTE: When adjusting tension of the V-belt, tighten the hinge bolt and flange nut temporarily so that the pulley does not lean to one side, then adjust the tension.
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