Honda 1998 Civic Sedan Manual page 172

Drive Belts, Timing Belt
Drive Belts
POWER STEERING
ALTERNATOR
BELT BELT
COMPRESSOR BELT
Check the condition of the two or
three drive belts. Examine the edges
of each belt for cracks or fraying.
Check the tension of each belt by
pushing on it with your thumb
midway between the pulleys.
Maintenance
The belts should have the following
"play" or deflection.
Alternator belt:
0.31 — 0.41 in (8.0 — 10.5 mm)
Power steering belt:
0.41 — 0.55 in (10.5 — 14.0 mm)
On cars with Air Conditioning
Compressor belt:
0.30 — 0.37 in (7.5 — 9.5 mm)
If you see signs of wear or looseness,
have your dealer adjust or replace
the belts.
Timing Belt
The timing belt should normally be
replaced at the intervals shown in
the maintenance schedule.
Replace this belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you regu-
larly drive your vehicle in one or
more of these conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110° F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under — 20°F, — 29°C).