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Section 5 (Generators & Regulators): Adjustments

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Acura 3.0CL and 1999 Acura 2.3CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application Deflection - In. (mm)
2.3CL
A/C Compressor & Generator
New Belt (1) 0.31-0.39 (8.0-10.0)
Used Belt 0.41-0.49 (10.5-12.5)
Power Steering
New Belt (1) 0.43-0.49 (11.0-12.5)
Used Belt 0.51-0.63 (13.0-16.0)
3.0CL
A/C Compressor & Generator Automatic Tensioner
Power Steering
New Belt (1) 0.33-0.43 (8.5-11.0)
Used Belt 0.51-0.65 (13.0-16.5)
(1) Adjust to new belt specification, run engine for 5 minutes. Readjust to used belt specifications.