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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