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Belt Tension

BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
Samurai
Water Pump Belt .24-.35 (6.1-8.9)
Sidekick
A/C Belt .24-.35 (6-9)
Power Steering Belt .24-.35 (6.1-8.9)
Water Pump Belt
New (2) .20-.27 (5-7)
Used (3) .24-.32 (6.1-8.1)
Swift (DOHC & SOHC)
A/C Belt .20-.25 (5.1-6.4)
Power Steering Belt .31-.39 (8-10)
Water Pump Belt
New (2) .20-.27 (5-7)
Used (3) .24-.32 (6.1-8.1)
(1) Belt deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest run.
(2) New belt has not been run.
(3) Used belt has been run more than 10 minutes.