Civic LX Sedan L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1998)
New Belt: B16A2 engine
740 - 880 N (75 - 90 kg, 170 - 200 lb)
Except B16A2 engine
690 - 830 N (70 - 85 kg, 150 - 190 lb)
Note these items when adjusting belt tension:
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Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the belt tension gauge.
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If there are cracks or any damage evident on the belt, replace it with a new one.
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"Used belt" means a belt which has been used for five minutes or more.
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"New belt" means a belt which has been used for less than five minutes.
2. Loosen the center nut of the idler pulley (SANDEN), or the pivot bolt of the idler pulley bracket and the lock nut of the adjusting bolt (DENSO).
3. Turn the adjusting bolt to get proper belt tension.
4. Retighten the center nut of the idler pulley (SANDEN), or the pivot bolt of the idler pulley bracket and the lock nut of the adjusting bolt
(DENSO).
5. Recheck the tension of the A/C compressor belt.
