Drive Belts - Subaru 2000 Legacy Owner's Manual

B Recommended spark plugs
RC10YC4 (Champion)
RC8YC4 (Champion)
BKR6E-11 (NGK)
K20PR-U11 (NIPPON DENSO)

Drive belts

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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2
To check belt tension, place a straightedge (ruler) across two adjacent
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Deflection
New belt
0.28 — 0.35
(7.0 — 9.0)
0.30 — 0.33
(7.5 — 8.5)
Maintenance and service
in (mm)
Used belt
0.35 — 0.43
(9.0 — 11.0)
0.35 — 0.40
(9.0 — 10.0)
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