Drive Belt Adjustment
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Acura 3.5RL, 2003 Acura RSX, 2003 Acura MDX, 2003 Acura 3.5RL, and 2003 Acura 3.2TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BELT ADJUSTMENT
| Application |
Deflection - In. (mm) |
| A/C Compressor |
| Except 3.5RL |
|
| 3.5RL |
| New Belt |
.22-.24 (5.5-6.0) |
| Used Belt |
.31-.43 (8.0-11.0) |
| Generator |
| Except 3.5RL |
|
| 3.5RL |
| New Belt |
.28-.31 (7.0-8.0) |
| Used Belt |
.37-.45 (9.5-11.5) |
| Power Steering |
| 3.2CL & 3.2TL |
| New Belt |
.33-.45 (8.5-11.0) |
| Used Belt |
.51-.65 (13.0-16.5) |
| MDX & RSX |
|
| 3.5RL |
| New Belt |
.30-.35 (7.5-9.0) |
| Used Belt |
.41-.49 (10.5-12.5) |