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For 1990-2009 cars only

Drive Belt Tension Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Coolant Pump/Generator

  • New Belt (under 5 minutes of use)

5-7 mm at 10 kg

0.20-0.27 in at 22 lbs

  • Used Belt

6-8 mm at 10 kg

0.24-0.32 in at 22 lbs

A/C Compressor

7-9 mm at 10 kg

0.28-0.35 in at 22 lbs

Power Steering Pump

7-9 mm at 10 kg

0.28-0.35 in at 22 lbs