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Drive Belt

A/C Belt Tension and Deflection
Tension New 154 To 198 Pound-Force (lbf)
Used 132 To 176 Pound-Force (lbf)
A belt run five minutes or longer is considered used.
Deflection
Measured w/22 lbs. force exerted upon belt.
New 0.27 To 0.35 Inch (in)
Used 0.31 To 0.39 Inch (in)
A belt run five minutes or longer is considered used.