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Belt Adjustment

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application

⁽¹⁾ Deflection In. (mm)

Golf, Golf GTI, Jetta & Jetta GLI

Alternator

.08-.20 (2-5)

All Other Belts

.30-.47 (8-12)

Other

Less 39.4" (1m)

.08- (2-5)

More 39.4" (1m)

.40- (10-15)

⁽¹⁾	Deflection is measured with moderate thumb pressure applied midway on longest belt run.