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Drive Belt Adjustment (New Belt)

BELT ADJUSTMENT (NEW BELT)

Application (1) Deflection: In. (mm)
Esteem & Swift
A/C Compressor & Power Steering Pump .28-.35 (7.0-9.0)
Water Pump .20-.28 (5.0-7.0)
Sidekick 1.6L & X-90
A/C Compressor & Power Steering Pump .24-.35 (6.1-8.9)
Water Pump .20-.28 (5.0-7.0)
Sidekick 1.8L
A/C Compressor, Generator & Power Steering (Serpentine) (2)
Water Pump .16-.20 (4.0-5.0)
(1) Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2) Automatic spring tensioner is used.