Examination
Please perform the check taking into account the following:
- If the belt has cracks or other obvious damage, replace the belt with a new one.
- When operating the dynamometer, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
1. Attach the dynamometer to the belt and measure the belt tension.
2. Carefully unhook the dynamometer from the belt so as not to move the release lever. Tension:
- Used belt: 340-490 N (35-50 kgf/m)
- New belt: 640-785 N(65-80 kgf/m)
Measurement without a dynamometer
Press the belt between the pulleys of the power steering pump drive belt and the crankshaft with a force of 98 N (10 kgf/m) and measure the deflection. Deflection:
- Used belt: 10.5-14.0 mm
- New belt: 7.5-10.0 mm
Adjustment
1. Loosen the power steering pump mounting bolt and lock bolt.
2. Adjust the belt tension by moving the power steering pump with a 1/2-inch pry bar until the belt tension is as required, then tighten the mounting bolt and lock bolt.
3. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times, then turn off the engine and recheck the belt deflection.
(Based on materials from the website hondabook)