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Drive Belt: Specifications

Drive Belt Deflection (98 N {22 lbs.}):
Generator:
New 6.5 - 7.0 mm (0.26 - 0.27 inch)
Used 7.0 - 9.0 mm (0.28 - 0.35 inch)
Limit 10.0 mm (0.39 inch)
Power Steering:
New 7.5 - 9.0 mm (0.30 - 0.35 inch)
Used 8.0 - 9.5 mm (0.31 - 0.37 inch)
Limit 11.0 mm (0.43 inch)
Power Steering and A/C:
New 5.5 - 6.5 mm (0.22 - 0.25 inch)
Used 6.5 - 7.5 mm (0.26 - 0.29 inch)
Limit 8.0 mm (0.31 inch)
Drive Belt Tension:
Generator:
New 736 - 833 N (165 - 187 lbs.)
Used 491 - 686 N (110 - 154 lbs.)
Limit 392 N (88 lbs.)
Power Steering:
New 589 - 784 N (132 - 176 lbs.)
Used 491 - 686 N (110 - 154 lbs.)
Limit 392 N (88 lbs.)
Power Steering and A/C:
New 687 - 882 N (154 - 198 lbs.)
Used 491 - 686 N (110 - 154 lbs.)
Limit 441 N (99 lbs.)