Drive Belts, Timing Belt
Check the condition of the two or
three drive belts. Examine the edges
of each belt for cracks or fraying. Check the tension of each belt by
pushing on it with your thumb midway between the pulleys.
The belts should have the following
"play" or deflection.
Alternator belt:
(U.S.: DX, HX, EX, Canada: DX,
EX)
0.31 — 0.41 in (8.0 — 10.5 mm)
(U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR)
0.28 — 0.41 in (7.0 — 10.5 mm)
Power steering belt: (U.S.: DX, HX, EX, Canada: DX, EX)
0.41 — 0.55 in (10.5 — 14.0 mm)
(U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR)
0.30 — 0.43 in (7.5 — 11.0 mm)
On vehicles with Air Conditioning
System
Compressor belt: (U.S.: DX, HX, EX, Canada: DX,
EX)
0.30 — 0.37 in (7.5 — 9.5 mm)
(U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR)
0.24 — 0.37 in (6.0 — 9.5 mm)
If you see signs of wear or looseness,
have your dealer adjust or replace
the belts.
Timing Belt
The timing belt should normally be replaced at the intervals shown in
the maintenance schedule.
Replace this belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your car in one or
more of these conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F,43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under — 20°F, — 29°C).
Maintenance
Drive Belts
POWER STEERING
BELT ALTERNATOR
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