Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Belt Deflection

Air Conditioning
Deflection, Inches [01]
New 0.20-0.28
Used 0.31-0.41

Alternator
Deflection, Inches [01]
New [02]
Used [03]


Power Steering
Deflection, Inches [01]
New 0.43-0.49
Used 0.51-0.63

[01] -- Measured using 22 ft. lbs. force.
[02] -- With Air Conditioning, 0.02-0.08 inches; less Air Conditioning, 0.32-0.39 inches.
[03] -- With Air Conditioning, 0.32-0.41 inches; less Air Conditioning, 0.41-0.49 inches.