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Belt Tension

TENSION IN LBS. (KG.) USING STRAND TENSION GAUGE

Application New Belt Used Belt
1.6L & 2.0L 145 (66) 70 (32)
1.8L & 2.5L 165 (77) 100 (46)
2.8L, 3.0L, 3.8L & 4.1L 135 (62) 65-80 (30-38)
5.0L 150 (57) 75 (34)
5.7L 130 (59) N/A