1996 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 154

Drive Belts, Tires Drive Belts POWER STEERING BELT ALTERNATOR BELT The belts should have the following "play" or deflection. Alternator belt: 8.0 - 10.5 mm (0.31 - 0.41 in) Power steering belt: 10.5 - 14.0 mm (0.41- 0.55 in) On cars with Air Conditioning Compressor belt: 7.5 - 9.5 mm (0.30 - 0.37 in) If you see signs of wear or looseness, have your dealer adjust or replace the belts. Tires To safely operate your car, 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. COMPRESSOR BELT Check the condition of the two or three 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. 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