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Belt Deflection

Measure belt deflection in center of longest pulley-to-pulley span. See BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS  table. If belt deflection is not as specified, adjust as necessary.

BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
2.0L
New Belt 0.26-0.28 (6.5-7.0)
Used Belt 0.28-0.35 (7.0-9.0)
2.5L
With A/C
New Belt 0.22-0.26 (5.5-6.5)
Used Belt 0.26-0.30 (6.5-7.5)
Without A/C
New Belt 0.24-0.28 (6.0-7.0)
Used Belt 0.28-0.31 (7.0-8.0)
(1) With 22 lbs. (10 kg) applied to belt.