Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 1132

Deflection Method
Inspection
1. Apply a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) and measure
the deflection between the power steering pump
pulley (A) and the crankshaft pulley (B).
Deflection:
Used Belt: 13.0 16.5 mm (0.51 0.65 in.)
New Belt: 8.5 11.0 mm (0.33 0.43 in.)
A
B
2. If you installed a new belt, run the engine for
5 minutes, then readjust the belt to the used belt
specifications.
Adjustment
3. Loosen the power steering pump mounting nut (A)
and bolt (B).
B
24 N·m
(2.4 kgf·m,
17 lbf·ft)
A
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)
4. Turn the adjusting nut (C) to get the proper belt
tension, then retighten the mounting nut and bolt.
5. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from
lock-to-lock several times, then stop the engine and
recheck the tension of the belt.
C
17-13