Drive Belt
BELT TENSION DATAAlternator
Deflection, Inch [1]
New 0.28-0.34
Used 0.37
Tension, Lbs.
New 110-154
Used 88
Power Steering [2]
Deflection, Inch [1]
New 0.30-0.35
Used 0.37-0.45
Tension, Lbs.
New 143-187
Used 88-132
Power Steering [3]
Deflection, Inch [1]
New 0.22-0.24
Used 0.27-0.30
Tension, Lbs.
New 165-176
Used 110-139
A/C
Deflection, Inch [1]
New 0.22-0.24
Used 0.27-0.30
Tension, Lbs.
New 165-176
Used 110-139
[1] -- Applying a force of 22 lbs. at a center point between longest distance between pulleys.
[2] -- Less A/C.
[3] -- With A/C.