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Drive Belt Adjustment
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Drive Belt Adjustment
BELT ADJUSTMENT
| Application | (1) Deflection - In. (mm) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/C Compressor | |||||||||||
| Except 3.5RL | (4) | ||||||||||
| 3.5RL | |||||||||||
| New Belt | (2) .22-.24 (5.5-6.0) | ||||||||||
| Used Belt | (3) .31-.43 (8.0-11.0) | ||||||||||
| Generator | |||||||||||
| Except 3.5RL | (4) | ||||||||||
| 3.5RL | |||||||||||
| New Belt | (2) .28-.31 (7.0-8.0) | ||||||||||
| Used Belt | (3) .37-.45 (9.5-11.5) | ||||||||||
| Power Steering | |||||||||||
| 3.2CL & 3.2TL | |||||||||||
| New Belt | (2) .33-.45 (8.5-11.0) | ||||||||||
| Used Belt | (3) .51-.65 (13.0-16.5) | ||||||||||
| MDX & RSX | (4) | ||||||||||
| 3.5RL | |||||||||||
| New Belt | (2) .30-.35 (7.5-9.0) | ||||||||||
| Used Belt | (3) .41-.49 (10.5-12.5) | ||||||||||
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RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.