Mitsubishi ECLIPSE Owner's Manual page 428

3.8 liter models
3.8 liter
1- Power steering pump pulley
2- Crank shaft pulley
3- Generator pulley
4- Air conditioning pulley
Check the tension of the drive belt. The deflection must be
within specifications, when pressed at a point halfway between
the pulleys as shown in the illustration with a force of about 22
pounds (100N).
Check the drive belt for cuts and cracks, and replace it if it is
damaged.
When replacing the belt with a new belt, make sure that there is
no interference between the belt and other engine components.
Then, check the tension of the belt at the designated point. The
deflection must be within the specifications.
Amount of belt deflection
Standard value
.48 to .64 inch .52 to .59 inch
A
(12.3 to 16.2 mm) (13.2 to 15.1 mm)
.33 to .42 inch .35 to .40 inch
B
(8.4 to 10.7 mm) (8.9 to 10.1 mm)
WARNING
!
Do not check or touch the drive belt with the engine
running, or serious injury or death may result.
Vehicle care and maintenance
Used belt New belt
.38 to .48 inch
(9.6 to 12.3 mm)
.24 to .30 inch
(6.2 to 7.5 mm)
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