3000GT VR-4 AWD V6-2972cc 3.0L DOHC MFI Twin Turbo (1998)
Drive Belt: Specifications
Belt Tension Data
Generator Drive Belt:
Without Air Conditioning:
Tension:
Inspection .................................................................................................................................................................... 350 - 600 N (77 - 132 lbs.)
New Belt .................................................................................................................................................................... 650 - 850 N (143 - 187 lbs.)
Used Belt ..................................................................................................................................................................... 450 - 600 N (99 - 132 lbs.)
Deflection (Reference Value):
Inspection .............................................................................................................................................................. 4.0 - 5.5 mm (0.16 - 0.22 inch)
New Belt ............................................................................................................................................................... 3.5 - 4.0 mm (0.14 - 0.16 inch)
Used Belt ............................................................................................................................................................... 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.16 - 0.20 inch)
Generator and Air Conditioning Compressor Drive Belt:
Tension:
Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................................... 350 - 600 N (77 - 132 lbs.)
New Belt .......................................................................................................................................................................... 650 - 850 N (143 - 187 lbs.)
Used Belt ........................................................................................................................................................................... 450 - 600 N (99 - 132 lbs.)
Deflection (Reference Value):
Inspection .................................................................................................................................................................... 4.0 - 5.5 mm (0.16 - 0.22 inch)
New Belt ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3.5 - 4.0 mm (0.14 - 0.16 inch)
Used Belt ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.16 - 0.20 inch)
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt:
Tension:
Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................................... 250 - 500 N (55 - 110 lbs.)
New Belt .......................................................................................................................................................................... 500 - 700 N (110 - 154 lbs.)
Used Belt ............................................................................................................................................................................. 350 - 400 N (77 - 88 lbs.)
Deflection (Reference Value):
Inspection .................................................................................................................................................................. 9.5 - 13.5 mm (0.37 - 0.53 inch)
New Belt ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7.5 - 9.0 mm (0.30 - 0.35 inch)
Used Belt ................................................................................................................................................................. 10.5 - 12.5 mm (0.41 - 0.49 inch)
