Honda 1996 Prelude Owner's Manual page 156

Drive Belts
POWER STEERING BELT
ALTERNATOR
BELT
Check the condition of the two 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:
(With air conditioning)
10.0 — 12.0 mm (0.39 — 0.47 in)
(Without air conditioning)
10.5 — 12.5 mm (0.41 — 0.49 in)
Power steering belt:
13.5 — 16.5 mm (0.53 — 0.65 in)
If you see signs of wear or looseness,
have your dealer adjust or replace
the belts.
Drive Belts, Tires
Tires
To safely operate your car, your tires
must be the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread,
and correctly inflated. The following
pages give more detailed information
on how and when to check air
pressure, how to inspect your tires
for damage and wear, and what to do
when your tires need to be replaced.
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
Maintenance