Belt Deflection

Measure belt deflection in center of longest pulley span. See BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS table. If belt deflection is not as specified, adjust as necessary.

BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS

Application

⁽¹⁾ Deflection - In. (mm)

Millenia

2.3L

⁽²⁾

2.5L

New Belt

.22-.26 (5.5-6.5)

Used Belt

.26-.30 (6.5-7.5)

MPV

⁽²⁾

MX-5 Miata

New Belt

.22-.28 (5.5-7.0)

Used Belt

.24-.30 (6.0-7.5)

Protege

1.6L

New Belt

.22-.28 (5.5-7.0)

Used Belt

.24-.30 (6.0-7.5)

2.0L

New Belt

.26-.30 (6.5-7.5)

Used Belt

.28-.35 (7.0-9.0)

626

2.0L

New Belt

.26-.28 (6.5-7.0)

Used Belt

.28-.35 (7.0-9.0)

2.5L

With A/C

New Belt

.22-.26 (5.5-6.5)

Used Belt

.26-.30 (6.5-7.5)

Without A/C

New Belt

.24-.28 (6.0-7.0)

Used Belt

.28-.31 (7.0-8.0)

⁽¹⁾	With 22 lbs. (10 kg) applied to belt.

⁽²⁾	Tension is controlled by an automatic adjuster. No adjustment is required. If belt tensioner has reached its limit of travel, replace belt.