3000GT V6-3.0L SOHC (1998)
Drive Belt: Specifications
Belt Tension Data
Generator And Power Steering Oil Pump Drive Belt:
Tension:
Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................................... 350 - 600 N (77 - 132 lbs.)
New Belt .......................................................................................................................................................................... 700 - 900 N (155 - 198 lbs.)
Used Belt ........................................................................................................................................................................... 450 - 600 N (99 - 132 lbs.)
Deflection (Reference Value):
Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................ 6.0 - 9.0 mm (0.236 - 0.354 inch)
New Belt ................................................................................................................................................................. 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.196 inch)
Used Belt ................................................................................................................................................................. 6.0 - 8.0 mm (0.236 - 0.315 inch)
Air Conditioning Compressor Drive Belt:
Tension:
Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................................... 250 - 500 N (55 - 110 lbs.)
New Belt .......................................................................................................................................................................... 500 - 600 N (110 - 132 lbs.)
Used Belt ............................................................................................................................................................................. 320 - 400 N (70 - 88 lbs.)
Deflection (Reference Value):
Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................ 7.5 - 9.5 mm (0.195 - 0.374 inch)
New Belt ................................................................................................................................................................. 6.5 - 7.0 mm (0.265 - 0.275 inch)
Used Belt ................................................................................................................................................................. 7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.295 - 0.335 inch)
