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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 one: 8.8 - 11.0 mm (0.35 - 0.43 inch)





2. To adjust the belt tension, auto tensioner does automatically adjust and obtain the standard value (V-6 ENG).





3. To adjust the belt tension, loosen the tensioner adjusting bolt, and then retighten the bolts. (DOHC ENG.)
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