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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA1998INTEGRA RS, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)DRIVE BELT ROUTING & ADJUSTMENTADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
1998 Acura Integra RS, Automatic
Adjustment Specifications
1998 Acura Integra RS, AutomaticSECTION Adjustment Specifications
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - DEFLECTION METHOD
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Belt | ||
| Used Belt (B18B1 Engine) | 0.30-0.37 in (7.5-9.5 mm) | |
| Used Belt (B18C1 VTEC Engine) | 0.3-0.41" (8.5-10.5 mm) | |
| New Belt (B18B1 & B18C1 VTEC Engine) | 0.20-0.28 in (5.0-7.0 mm) | |
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - TENSION GAUGE METHOD
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Belt | ||
| Used Belt (B18B1 Engine) | 40-55 kg, 88-120 lbs. (390-540 N) | |
| Used Belt (B18C1 Engine VTEC) | 35-50 kg, 77-110 lbs. (340-490 N) | |
| New Belt (B18B1 & B18C1 VTEC Engine) | 75-90 kg, 170-200 lbs. (740-880 N) | |
ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - DEFLECTION METHOD
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Alternator Belt | ||
| Used Belt | 0.35-0.43" (9-11 mm) | |
| New Belt | 0.23-0.32" (6-8 mm) | |
ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - TENSION GAUGE METHOD
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Alternator Belt | ||
| Used Belt | 35-50 kgf, 77-110 lbf (340-490 N) | |
| New Belt | 70-90 kgf, 154-198 lbf (690-880 N) | |
POWER STEERING BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - DEFLECTION METHOD
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Steering Belt | ||
| Used Belt | 0.45-0.53" (11.5-13.5 mm) | |
| New Belt | 0.31-0.39" (8.0-10.0 mm) | |
POWER STEERING BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - TENSION GAUGE METHOD
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Steering Belt | ||
| Used Belt | 40-55 kg, 88-120 lbs. (390-540 N) | |
| New Belt | 75-90 kg, 170-200 lbs. (740-880 N) | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.