Drive Belt Adjustment

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BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application ⁽¹⁾

Deflection - In. (mm)

New Belt

A/C

.30-.34 (7.5-8.5)

Alternator & P/S

.28-.35 (7.0-9.0)

Reused Belt

A/C

.35-.39 (9.0-10.0)

Alternator & P/S

.35-.43 (9.0-11.0)

⁽¹⁾	For Outback 3.0L, replace if automatic tensioner indicator is not within service limit range. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Checking Drive Belt Adjustment (Outback 3.0L)

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