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Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC (1986)|Filters > < Power Steering|Page 673
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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Alternator Single-belt Tension:

Minimum ................................................................................................................................................................................................  265 N (60 lb)
After adjusting ..........................................................................................................................................................................  355 ± 20 N (80 ± 5 lb)
New belt ...............................................................................................................................................................................  535 ± 45 N (120 ± 10 lb)

Alternator Dual-belts Tension, measuring of one belt:

Minimum ................................................................................................................................................................................................  200 N (45 lb)
After adjusting ..........................................................................................................................................................................  310 ± 20 N (70 ± 5 lb)
New belt .............................................................................................................................................................................    535 ± 45 N (120 ± 10 lb)

Alternator Dual-belts Tension, measuring of both belts:

Minimum ................................................................................................................................................................................................  420 N (95 lb)
After adjusting ........................................................................................................................................................................  645 ± 20 N (145 ± 5 lb)

NOTE:  Measure using belt tension gauge.

Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC (1986)|Filters > < Power Steering|Page 673