Mazda RX-8 Manual page 241

Generator 4.04.5 {0.160.17} 4.55.0 {0.180.19}
A/C
3.03.8 {0.110.14} 3.34.0 {0.130.15}
Drive belt tension (when using the SST)
New
Item
(N {kgf, lbf})
Generator 620767 {63.378.2, 140172} 519666 {53.067.9, 117149}
A/C
559706 {57.171.9, 126158} 519617 {53.062.9, 117138}
3. Install the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
limit
(mm {in})
6.0 {0.24}
or more
5.5 {0.21}
or more
When adjusting
(N {kgf, lbf})
Tension
limit
(N {kgf, lbf})
344
{35.1, 77.3}
or less
265
{27.1, 59.6}
or less
(w) Engine Specifications
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