Diamante LS Sedan V6-3.5L SOHC (1998)
Drive Belt: Specifications
Drive Belt Tension:
Generator and A/C Compressor V-Ribbed Type:
When Checked ................................................................................................................................................................ 490 - 686 N (109 - 152 lbs.)
When New Belt Is Installed ............................................................................................................................................. 784 - 980 N (174 - 218 lbs.)
When Used Belt Is Installed ............................................................................................................................................ 539 - 637 N (120 - 142 lbs.)
Power Steering Pump:
When Checked .................................................................................................................................................................. 373 - 569 N (83 - 126 lbs.)
When New Belt Is Installed ............................................................................................................................................. 608 - 804 N (135 - 179 lbs.)
When Used Belt Is Installed .............................................................................................................................................. 422 - 520 N (94 - 116 lbs.)
Drive Belt Deflection:
Generator and A/C Compressor V-Ribbed Type:
When Checked ................................................................................................................................................................ 7.9 - 9.7 mm (.31 - .38 inch)
When New Belt Is Installed ............................................................................................................................................ 6.0 - 7.2 mm (.24 - .28 inch)
When Used Belt Is Installed ............................................................................................................................................ 8.2 - 9.3 mm (.32 - .37 inch)
Power Steering Pump:
When Checked ............................................................................................................................................................ 11.0 - 14.2 mm (.43 - .56 inch)
When New Belt Is Installed ............................................................................................................................................ 8.4 - 9.3 mm (.33 - .37 inch)
When Used Belt Is Installed ........................................................................................................................................ 11.7 - 13.4 mm (.46 - .52 inch)