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Section 16 (Generators & Regulators): Adjustments

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Acura Integra and 1998 Acura 2.5TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BELT ADJUSTMENT(1)

Application Deflection - In. (mm)
A/C Compressor
Used Belt .30-.37 (7.5-9.5)
New Belt .20-.28 (5.0-5.7)
Generator
Used Belt .35-.43 (9.0-11.0)
New Belt
B18C5 Engine .24-.31 (6.0-8.0)
Except B18C5 Engine .28-.35 (7.0-7.9)
Power Steering
Used Belt .45-.53 (11.5-13.5)
New Belt .31-.39 (8.0-10.0)
(1) With deflection of 22 lbs (98 N.m) on belt between pulleys.