Deflection Specifications (1.6L)

1991 Mazda Protege 4WD, StandardSECTION Deflection Specifications (1.6L)
DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS (1.6L)

Application (1) Specification - In. (mm)
New Belt (2)
Alternator 0.31-0.35 (8-9)
A/C Compressor 0.31-0.35 (8-9)
Power Steering Pump 0.31-0.35 (8-9)
Used Belt
Alternator 0.35-0.39 (9-10)
A/C Compressor 0.35-0.39 (9-10)
Power Steering Pump 0.35-0.39 (9-10)
Wear Limit
Alternator 0.49 (12.5)
A/C Compressor 0.45 (11.5)
Power Steering Pump 0.45 (11.5)
(1) Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
(2) Used on for less than 5 minutes.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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