Belt Deflection

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Measure belt deflection in center of longest pulley span. See Fig 1 -Fig 3 . See BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS table. If belt deflection is not as specified, adjust as necessary.

BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS

Application

⁽¹⁾ Deflection - In. (mm)

2.0L

New Belt

.26-.28 (6.5-7.0)

Used Belt

.28-.35 (7.0-9.0)

Limit

0.39 (10.0)

2.5L

With A/C

New Belt

.22-.26 (5.5-6.5)

Used Belt

.26-.30 (6.5-7.5)

Limit

0.35 (9.0)

Without A/C

New Belt

.24-.28 (6.0-7.0)

Used Belt

.28-.31 (7.0-8.0)

Limit

0.39 (10.0)

⁽¹⁾	With 22 lbs. (10 kg) applied to belt.

Fig 1: Identifying Generator Belt Deflection Measuring Point (2.0L)

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Fig 2: Identifying Generator Belt Deflection Measuring Point (2.5L Without A/C)

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Fig 3: Identifying Generator Belt Deflection Measuring Point (2.5L With A/C)

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