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Drive Belt Adjustment (Eclipse, GALANT, Lancer, Montero & Outlander)

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BELT ADJUSTMENT (ECLIPSE, GALANT, LANCER, MONTERO & OUTLANDER)

Application (1) Deflection New Belt - In. (mm) (1) Deflection Used Belt - In. (mm)
Eclipse
2.4L
A/C & P/S .34-.43 (8.8-11.0) .49-.56 (12.5-14.3)
Generator .17-.21 (4.4-5.3) .28-.33 (7.2-8.4)
3.0L
A/C & Generator .24-.30 (6.2-7.6) .35-.40 (9.0-10.0)
P/S .33-.37 (8.4-9.3) .46-.53 (11.7-13.3)
Galant
2.4L
P/S Or A/C & P/S .34-.43 (8.8-11.0) .49-.56 (12.5-14.3)
Generator .17-.21 (4.4-5.3) .28-.33 (7.2-8.4)
3.0L
A/C & Generator .24-.30 (6.2-7.6) .35-.40 (9.0-10.0)
P/S .33-.41 (8.4-10.4) .46-.53 (11.7-13.3)
Lancer
A/C & P/S .27-.35 (7.0-9.0) .39-.43 (10.0-11.0)
Generator .26-.33 (6.7-8.5) .41-.47 (10.5-12.0)
Montero & Outlander (2) (2)
(1) With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied on longest belt run midway between pulleys. See Fig 1-Fig 6 .
(2) Automatic belt tensioner is used. Belt tension adjustment is not required.
Fig 1: Locating Generator Belt Longest Run Mid-Point (Galant & Eclipse - 2.4L)
G00223730Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Fig 2: Locating P/S Or P/S & A/C Belt Longest Run Mid-Point (Galant & Eclipse - 2.4L)
G00223732Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Fig 3: Locating A/C & Generator Belt Longest Run Mid-Point (Galant & Eclipse - 3.0L)
G00223731Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Fig 4: Locating P/S Belt Longest Run Mid-Point (Galant & Eclipse - 3.0L)
G00223733Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Fig 5: Locating Generator Belt Longest Run Mid-Point (Lancer)
G00223734Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Fig 6: Locating A/C & P/S Belt Longest Run Mid-Point (Lancer)
G00223735Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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