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Drive Belt Adjustment - Except VANAGON

BELT ADJUSTMENT - EXCEPT VANAGON

Application (1) Deflection In. (mm)
Alternator
New (2) 5/64 (2)
Old 13/64 (5)
A/C Compressor
New 3/8 (10)
Old 3/8 (10)
Power Steering
New 5/64 (2)
Old 13/64 (5)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2) Use 3/8" (10 mm) on models with A/C.