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Drive Belt

BELT TENSION DATA

Alternator
Deflection, Inch [1]
New 0.30-0.35
Used 0.40

Tension, Lbs.
New 110-154
Used 88

Power Steering
Deflection, Inch [1]
New 0.18-0.22
Used 0.24-0.28

Tension, Lbs.
New 110-154
Used 77-99

A/C
Deflection, Inch [1]
New 0.17-0.19 [4]
Used 0.21-0.24 [4]

Tension, Lbs.
New 121-143
Used 77-99

[1] -- Applying a force of 22 lbs. at a center point between longest distance between pulleys.
[4] -- Measured between crankshaft pulley & tensioner.