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Power steering/AC/alternator belt tension?

Old 06-08-2017, 10:46 AM
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Default Power steering/AC/alternator belt tension?

I'm changing out the belts because they're crusty and old. What tension should I have each of these belts set to? What's too tight? What's too loose?

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1997 Honda Civic LX Sedan D16Y7
100% stock. No modifications
No Check-Engine lights
Automatic transmission

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Fixed!
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If someone doesn't beat me to it, I will post the FSM page for the external belts when I get home from work.
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Or, to make it simple, a quarter inch of play. Interestingly enough, the same as legally required for tractor trucks in Virginia.
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Sorry I'm late, but thank you both! I really appreciate it
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