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4. Also, check the belts for damage.
Belt tension
[Amount of deflection when the belt is pressed
with a 98 N (22 lbs., 10 kgf) force at the point
midway between the pulleys]
Fan belt
10 to 15 mm
(0.39 to 0.59 in.)
Air conditioner
compressor belt
7 to 10 mm
(0.28 to 0.39 in.)
Z04460
If a belt is cracked or otherwise damaged, have it replaced it as soon as possible. Belt
replacement requires component disassembly. Please contact an authorized dealer to have
the work done.
Belt condition Remaining service life (reference)
The driving distance (or time period) over which
the belt can still be used is at least as long as that
over which the belt has been used since the vehi-
cle was new or since the belt was replaced
(whichever is more recent).
The driving distance (or time period) over which
the belt can still be used is about half of that over
which the belt has been used since the vehicle
was new or since the belt was replaced (which-
ever is more recent).
Z14645
Z14646
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