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Section 8 (Power Steering General Servicing): Service

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BELT TENSION (1)

Application New Belt Used Belt
Bronco II, Ranger (2) 80 (36) (2) 60 (27)
All Other Models 140 (64) 120 (54)
(1) Tension in Lbs. (Kg.) using Burroughs tension gauge.
(2) Tension for "V" ribbed belt.