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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA1993ACCORD L4-2156CC 2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEDRIVE BELTSPECIFICATIONSALTERNATOR
1993 Honda Accord L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC
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1993 Honda Accord L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHCSECTION Alternator
BELT DEFLECTION [1]
New Belt with A/C 4.5 - 7.0 mm (0.18 - 0.28 in)
New Belt w/o A/C 8.5 - 11.0 mm (0.33 - 0.43 in)
Used Belt 10.0 - 12.0 mm (0.39 - 0.47 in)
BELT TENSION, WITH A/C [2]
New Belt 950 - 1150 N (209 - 253 lbs)
Used Belt 450 - 600 N (99 - 132 lbs)
BELT TENSION, WITHOUT A/C [2]
New Belt 450 - 600 N (99 - 132 lbs)
Used Belt 350 - 450 N (66 - 99 lbs)
[1] As measured between pulleys with 22 lbs (10 Kg) of force. A used belt is defined as having been continuously run for five minutes.
[2] Using tension gauge.
New Belt with A/C 4.5 - 7.0 mm (0.18 - 0.28 in)
New Belt w/o A/C 8.5 - 11.0 mm (0.33 - 0.43 in)
Used Belt 10.0 - 12.0 mm (0.39 - 0.47 in)
BELT TENSION, WITH A/C [2]
New Belt 950 - 1150 N (209 - 253 lbs)
Used Belt 450 - 600 N (99 - 132 lbs)
BELT TENSION, WITHOUT A/C [2]
New Belt 450 - 600 N (99 - 132 lbs)
Used Belt 350 - 450 N (66 - 99 lbs)
[1] As measured between pulleys with 22 lbs (10 Kg) of force. A used belt is defined as having been continuously run for five minutes.
[2] Using tension gauge.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.