Drive Belts

BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application

⁽¹⁾ Deflection - In. (mm)

New Belt

A/C

.30-.34 (7.5-8.5)

Generator & Power Steering

.28-.35 (7.0-9.0)

Reused Belt

A/C

.35-.39 (9.0-10.0)

Generator & P/S

.35-.43 (9.0-11.0)

⁽¹⁾	Apply 22 lbs. (10 kg) of force at point (A) or (B) on drive belt, then measure deflection. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Drive Belt Routing & Belt Deflection Inspection Points

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