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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA20043.5RLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTINGSPECIFICATIONS
2004 Acura 3.5RL
Specifications & Drive Belt Routing: Specifications
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Specifications
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT ADJUSTMENT - DEFLECTION METHOD
| Application | Specification - Inch (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Belt | ||
| Used Belt | .31-.43 (8.0- 1.0) | |
| New Belt | .22-.24 (5.5-6.0) | |
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT ADJUSTMENT - TENSION GAUGE METHOD
| Application | Specification - Lbs. (N) | |
|---|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Belt | ||
| Used Belt | 99-143 (440-640) | |
| New Belt | 209-243 (930-1080) | |
GENERATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT - DEFLECTION METHOD
| Application | Specification - Inch (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Generator Belt | ||
| Used Belt | .37-.45 (9.5-11.5) | |
| New Belt | .28-.31 (7-8) | |
GENERATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT - TENSION GAUGE METHOD
| Application | Specification - Lbs. (N) | |
|---|---|---|
| Generator Belt | ||
| Used Belt | 88-130 (390-590) | |
| New Belt | 180-220 (780-980) | |
POWER STEERING BELT ADJUSTMENT - DEFLECTION METHOD
| Application | Specification - Inch (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Steering Belt | ||
| Used Belt | .41-.49 (10.5-12.5) | |
| New Belt | .30-.35 (7.5-9.0) | |
POWER STEERING BELT ADJUSTMENT - TENSION GAUGE METHOD
| Application | Specification - Lbs. (N) | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Steering Belt | ||
| Used Belt | 77-120 (340-540) | |
| New Belt | 154-200 (690-880) | |
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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.