A/C Compressor Belt; Adjustment - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

A/C Compressor Belt

Adjustment

Deflection Method
1. Apply a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 Ibf), and measure
the deflection between the A/C compressor and the
crankshaft pulley.
A/C Compressor Belt
Used Belt: 8.0 - 11.0 mm (0.31 - 0.43 in)
New Belt: 5.5 - 6.0 mm (0.22 - 0.24 in)
NOTE:
If there are cracks or any damage evident on the
belt, replace it with a new one.
"Used belt" means a belt which has been used
for 5 minutes or more.
"New belt" means a belt which has been used
for less than 5 minutes.
2. Loosen the center nut of the idler pulley.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt to get proper belt tension,
then retighten the center nut.
4. Recheck the deflection of the A/C compressor belt.
Tension Gauge Method
1.
Attach the special tool to the A/C compressor belt
as shown below, and measure the tension of the
belt.
A/C Compressor Belt
Used Belt: 440 - 640 N (45 - 65 kgf, 99-143 Ibf)
New Belt: 930 - 1,080 N (95 - 110 kgf, 209 - 243 Ibf)
NOTE:
If there are cracks or any damage evident on the
belt, replace it with a new one.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the belt
tension gauge.
"Used belt" means a belt which has been used
for 5 minutes or more.
"New belt" means a belt which has been used
for less than 5 minutes.
BELT TENSION GAUGE
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2. Loosen the center nut of the idler pulley.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt to get proper belt tension,
then retighten the center nut.
4. Recheck the tension of the A/C compressor belt.