Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 1094

A/C Compressor Belt
Adjustment
Deflection Method
1. Apply a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf), and measure
the deflection between the A,/C compressor and the
crankshaft pulley.
A/C Compressor Belt
Used Belt:7.5 - 9.5 mm 10.30 - 0.37 in)
New Belt: 5.0 - 6.5 mm (0.20 - 0.26 in)
NOTE:
. lf 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 five minutes or more.
.
"New belt" means a belt which has been
used
for less than five minutes.
2.
Loosen the center nut ofthe idler pulley,
3. Turn the adjusting bolt to get proper belt tension.
4.
Retighten the center nut ofthe idler pulley.
5. Recheck the deflection of the Ay'C compressor belt.
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Tension Gauge Method
'1. Attach
the special tool to the Ay'C compressor belt as
shown below, and measure the tension of the belt.
A/C Comprossor Belt
Used Belt: 340 - it90 N (35 - 50 ksf, 77 - 110 lbfl
New Belt: 690 - 830 N (70 - 85 kgf, 150 - 190 lbf)
NOTE:
o Follow the manufacturer's instructions tor the
belt tension gauge.
. lf 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 iive minutes or more.
.
"New belt" means a belt which has been
used
for less than five minutes.
2.
Loosen the center nut ofthe idler pulley.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt to get proper belt tension,
4. Retighten the center nut ofthe idler pulley.
5. Recheck the tension of the Ay'C compressor belt.