Drive Belt Auto TENSIONER Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. 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 drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction.
- Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
Fig 1: Locating Drive Belt Auto Tensioner
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Turn the drive belt auto tensioner pulley by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly.
- Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
Install the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .)