Specifications & Procedures

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application

⁽¹⁾ Deflection New Belt - In. (mm)

⁽¹⁾ Deflection Used Belt - In. (mm)

Lancer

2.0L

A/C & P/S

.26-.33 (6.7-8.5)

.41-.46 (10.3-11.8)

Generator

.26-.33 (6.7-8.5)

.41-.47 (10.5-12.0)

2.4L

⁽²⁾

Lancer Evolution

⁽³⁾

Lancer Sportback

⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾	With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied on longest belt run midway between pulleys. See Figure-Figure .

⁽²⁾	Automatic belt tensioner is used. Belt tension adjustment is not required. If indicator mark is not within "A" area shown in illustration, replace belt. See Fig 1.

⁽³⁾	Automatic belt tensioner is used. Belt tension adjustment is not required. If indicator mark is not within "A" area shown in illustration, replace belt. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Checking Drive Belt Tension (Lancer 2.4L & Lancer Sportback)

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Fig 2: Checking Drive Belt Tension (Lancer Evolution)

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.