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Belt Tension

BELT TENSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Belt Deflection In. (mm)
Esteem
A/C Belt
New Belt N/A
Used Belt .31-.39 (8.0-10.0)
Generator/Water Pump Belt
New Belt .20-.27 (5.0-7.0)
Used Belt .24-.31 (6.0-8.0)
Power Steering Pump Belt
New Belt N/A
Used Belt .31-.39 (8.0-10.0)
Sidekick (1.6L) & X90
A/C Belt
New Belt N/A
Used Belt .24-.35 (6.0-9.0)
Generator/Water Pump Belt
New Belt .20-.27 (5.0-7.0)
Used Belt .24-.31 (6.0-8.0)
Power Steering Pump Belt
New Belt N/A
Used Belt .24-.35 (6.0-9.0)
Sidekick (1.8L)
A/C & Generator/Water Pump Belt (2)
Cooling Fan Belt
New Belt .16-.20 (4.0-5.0)
Used Belt .20-.27 (5.0-7.0)
Swift
A/C & P/S Belt
New Belt N/A
Used Belt .28-.35 (7.0-9.0)
Generator/Water Pump Belt
New Belt .20-.27 (5.0-7.0)
Used Belt .24-.31 (6.0-8.0)
(1) Belt deflection is measured with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied on belt at mid position on longest belt area between pulleys.
(2) Automatic belt tensioner is used. No belt tension adjustment is required.