Belt Deflection

2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Base, StandardSECTION Belt Deflection

For belt deflection specifications, see GENERATOR BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONSΒ  table.

GENERATOR BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
2.4L
New Belt Deflection
A/C Compressor 0.31-0.39 (8-10)
Generator 0.31-0.39 (8-10)
Power Steering 0.31-0.39 (8-10)
Used Belt Deflection
A/C Compressor 0.39-0.47 (10-12)
Generator 0.39-0.47 (10-12)
Power Steering 0.39-0.51 (10-13)
3.3L
New Belt Deflection
A/C Compressor 0.413-0.453 (10.5-11.5)
A/C Compressor w/ Supercharger 0.33-0.37 (8.5-9.5)
Generator 0.24-0.28 (6-7)
Power Steering 0.31-0.35 (8-9)
Used Belt Deflection
A/C Compressor 0.47-0.51 (12-13)
A/C Compressor w/ Supercharger 0.374-0.413 (9.5-10.5)
Generator 0.24-0.31 (7-8)
Power Steering 0.374-0.413 (9.5-10.5)
RENDER: 1.0x

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