Drive Belts - Honda 1997 Accord Wagon Owner's Manual

Drive Belts

Check the condition of the two
drive belts. Examine the edges of
each belt for cracks or fraying.
Check the tension of each belt by
pushing on it with your thumb
midway between the pulleys.
POWER STEERING BELT
ALTERNATOR BELT
The belts should have the
following "play" or deflection.
Alternator belt:
0.31 — 0.41 in. (8.0 — 10.5 mm)
Power steering belt:
0.51 — 0.63 in. (13.0 — 16.0 mm)
If you see signs of wear or
looseness, have your dealer adjust
or replace the belts.
Timing Belt
The timing belt and balancer belt
should normally be replaced at the
intervals shown in the
maintenance schedule.
Replace these belts at 60,000
miles (U.S.) or 100,000 km
(Canada) if you regularly drive
your car in either of these
conditions:
In very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under — 20°F, — 29°C).
Tires
To safely operate your vehicle,
your tires must be the proper type
and size, in good condition with
adequate tread, and correctly
inflated. The following pages give
more detailed information on how
and when to check air pressure,
how to inspect your tires for
damage and wear, and what to do
when your tires need to be
replaced.
Using tires that are
excessively worn or
improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
Maintenance
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