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Belt Adjustment

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Ensure all drive belts are adjusted to proper tension. See appropriate BELT ADJUSTMENT table. On models with an automatic belt tensioner, no adjustment is necessary, but serpentine drive belt must be properly installed.

4-CYLINDER BELT ADJUSTMENT (1)

Application New Belt (2) Used Belt
Camry & Camry Solara
A/C 165 (75) 110 (50)
Generator
With A/C 165 (75) 100 (45)
Without A/C 125 (57) 95 (43)
Power Steering 145 (66) 100 (45)
Celica
1999
Generator
With A/C 175 (79) 115 (52)
Without A/C 125 (57) 95 (43)
Power Steering 99-121 (45-55) 44-77 (20-35)
2000 (3)
ECHO
A/C & Generator 121-143 (55-65) 55-88 (25-40)
Power Steering 100-121 (45-55) 55-77 (25-35)
MR2 (3)
RAV4
A/C 160 (73) 100 (45)
Generator
With A/C 165 (75) 110 (50)
Without A/C 125 (57) 95 (43)
Power Steering 145 (66) 100 (45)
Tacoma
A/C 160 (73) 100 (45)
Generator 150 (71) 75 (32)
Power Steering 180 (82) 120 (54)
4Runner
A/C & Generator 160 (73) 100 (45)
Power Steering 180 (82) 120 (54)
(1) Tension in Lbs. (kg) using Burroughs tension gauge.
(2) Used belt is a belt in operation for at least 5 minutes.
(3) Automatic belt tensioner is used.
V6 BELT ADJUSTMENT (1)

Application New Belt (2) Used Belt
Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara & Sienna
A/C 165 (75) 110 (50)
Generator 175 (79) 115 (52)
Power Steering 165 (75) 115 (52)
4Runner
A/C 160 (73) 100 (45)
Generator 170 (77) 88 (40)
Power Steering 180 (82) 120 (54)
Tacoma & Tundra
A/C 160 (73) 100 (45)
Generator 160 (73) 100 (45)
Power Steering 160 (73) 100 (45)
(1) Tension in Lbs. (kg) using Burroughs tension gauge.
(2) Used belt is a belt in operation for at least 5 minutes.