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Mitsubishi 3000GT V6-3.0L SOHC (1998)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Belt Tension Data (Drive Belt)

Make
Mitsubishi
Model
3000GT
Engine
V6-3.0L SOHC
Year
1998
Section
Drive Belt › Specifications › Belt Tension Data
MaintenanceBelt Tension Data · page 1 of 2
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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)

    

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