Drive Belt Auto TENSIONER Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .)
- Verify that the generator drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction.
- If it does not move smoothly, replace the generator drive belt auto tensioner.
- Turn the generator drive belt auto tensioner pulley by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly.
- If it does not move smoothly, replace the generator drive belt auto tensioner.
- Install the generator drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .)