Dodge 25360 Stratus Coupe - Manual (Page 336)

Amount of belt deflection
in (mm)
Standard value Used belt New belt
A .27 to .33
(6.9 to 8.5)
.29 to .33
(7.4 to 8.5)
.17 to .21
(4.4 to 5.4)
B .46 to .61
(11.8 to 15.5)
.50 to .57
(12.6 to 14.4)
.34 to .44
(8.8 to 11.1)
C .43 to .56
(11.0 to 14.3)
.46 to .52
(11.7 to 13.3)
.33 to .41
(8.4 to 10.4)
D .33 to .43
(8.5 to 10.9)
.35 to .40
(9.0 to 10.1)
.24 to .30
(6.2 to 7.6)
WARNING!
Do not check or touch the drive belt with the engine
running, or serious injury may result.
TIMING BELT
The timing belt should be replaced with a new one at the
mileage specified on the scheduled maintenance chart.
TIRES
WARNING!
Driving with tires that are worn or improperly inflated
can result in a collision, and serious or fatal injury.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the following
terms:
•
Cold tire pressure:
1. The measured pressure after the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours, or
2. The measured pressure when the vehicle is driven
less than 1 mile (1.6km) after having been parked for
three hours.
•
Maximum inflation pressure : the maximum permis-
sible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire
•
Recommended inflation pressure : the inflation pres-
sure for optimum tire performance
•
Intended outboard sidewall :
1. The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model
name molding that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
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