Drive Belts - Subaru 1998 Legacy Owner's Manual

Drive belts

J Inspection
The alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioner compressor de-
pend on drive belts. Satisfactory performance requires that belt tension
be correct.
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To check belt tension, place a straightedge (ruler) across two adjacent
pulleys and apply a force of 98 N (22 lb, 10 kg) midway between the
pulleys by using a spring scale. Belt deflection should be the amount
specified. If a belt is loose, cracked, or worn, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
10-20
OM-H0201
New belt
0.28 — 0.35
(7.0 — 9.0)
0.30 — 0.33
(7.5 — 8.5)
Deflection
Used belt
0.35 — 0.43
(9.0 — 11.0)
0.35 — 0.40
(9.0 — 10.0)
in. (mm)