Drive Belt Tension (Pounds)

Drive Belt New Belt* Used Belt

Air Conditioner

 125 to 155 90 to 115
Air Pump (except six-cylinder with power steering) 125 to 155 90 to 115
Air Pump (with power steering -- 3/8 inch belt) 65 to 75 60 to 70
Fan/Alternator 125 to 155 90 to 115
Power Steering Pump 125 to 155 90 to 115

*New belt specifications apply only to replacement belts.  Once a belt has been tensioned and run, it is considered a used belt and should be adjusted to used belt specifications.

[ Home ] [ Back ]