Tension Spec for belts

**jcpost62** · 1-17-13, 17:59

I have a 94 Mazda MX6, 2.5L V6, 5 spd. I hate to do this, but can someone post the tension specifications for (1) Power Steering/Water Pump belt and (2) the alternator/AC belt. I have searched for 30 minutes now and can't seem to find it. I had them printed out at one point, but can't seem to find that either.

I am looking for the tension specs in terms of POUNDS (lbf) not inches of deflection.

If anyone can help I would be very grateful.
Regards,

**KING6** · 1-17-13, 20:29

Just tighten till you cannot twist the belt with your fingers more then 1/4.. Ive always just eye'd it up. To tight - it will wine To loose - it will squeel. Ive never seen torque specs..

**jcpost62** · 1-18-13, 1:05

Found these specs in a 1993-1997 Probe Maintenance write-up by Mike 94PGT.

For 2.5L V6:

Alternator and A/C (new) - 160 - 190 pounds
Alternator and A/C (used) - 110 - 150 pounds
Power Steering (new) - 130 - 150 pounds
Power Steering (used) - 88 - 120 pounds

**djdevon3** · 1-18-13, 11:21

Looks like Mike94PGT's specs are dead on.

**PaulG** · 1-21-13, 11:12

They look exactly the same to me.

**djdevon3** · 1-21-13, 23:47

Doh! I was looking at the limit specs. Yeah Mike's right on it. Edited the post.