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Generators & Regulators - Denso: Adjustments

GENERATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
Accord
4-Cylinder
New Belt (With A/C) (2) 0.16-0.24 (4.0-6.0)
Used Belt (With A/C) (3) 0.28-0.35 (7.0-9.0)
New Belt (Without A/C) (2) 0.31-0.39 (8.0-10.0)
Used Belt (Without A/C) (3) 0.41-0.49 (11.0-13.0)
V6 (4)
CR-V
New Belt (2) 0.22-0.31 (5.5-8.0)
Used Belt (3) 0.33-0.45 (8.5-11.5)
Prelude
New Belt (2) 0.22-0.30 (6.0-8.0)
Used Belt (3) 0.37-0.49 (10.0-13.0)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2) Adjust belt to specification. Run engine for 5 minutes, then readjust belt to specifications for used belt.
(3) Specification is for a used belt. Belt is considered used when it has been run for 5 minutes or more.
(4) Belt tension is maintained by automatic tensioner. Replace belt if wear indicator on tensioner is out of range.