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Old 3rd September 2008, 06:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default correct tension for alternator and power steering belts?

I have a 1999 4 cyl Camry and bought a Krikit II belt tension gauge
based on John Dole's recommendations in this newsgroup.

The tension on my alternator belt is a little less than 100 lbs. It's
not squealing. I haven't checked the PS belt yet.

Anybody know what the correct tensions on these belts are?
 
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Default correct tension for alternator and power steering belts?

johngdole@m wrote:

> How long have these belts been on there? Original?

I changed them both last year when I changed the timing belt at 120000
km. I just tightened them until they stopped squealing.

> I assume you also have AC?

Yah, AC.

> Haynes suggests for a 5SFE used belt (after 5 minutes of operation)
> you should be looking at 100-120 lbs for a used belt Alt/AC belt,


Okay, I'll aim for 110.

> 60-100 for a used PS belt.


Okay, I'll aim for 80.

Thanks for this advice and all the advice you've given to everyone.
 
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