Belt Tension

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BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application

⁽¹⁾ Belt Deflection

2.0L

Accessory Drive Belt

⁽²⁾

Water Pump

New Belt

0.16-0.20" (4.1-5.1 mm)

Used Belt ⁽³⁾

0.20-0.27" (5.1-6.9 mm)

2.5L

A/C Compressor

0.16-0.28" (4.1-7.1 mm)

Generator/Water Pump

New Belt

0.28-0.35" (7.1-8.9 mm)

Used Belt ⁽³⁾

0.35-0.43" (8.9-11.0 mm)

Power Steering

0.16-0.28" (4.1-7.1 mm)

⁽¹⁾	Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

⁽²⁾	Adjustment is not necessary. Serpentine belt tension is maintained by spring-tensioned idler pulley (some equipped with belt wear indicator).

⁽³⁾	Used belt is a belt in operation for more than 5 minutes.