Water Pump Drive Belt Auto TENSIONER

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Remove the water pump drive belt. (See WATER PUMP DRIVE BELT .)
Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction.
- Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
  
  Fig 1: Verifying Smooth Movement Of 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 water pump drive belt.
Tightening Torque

8-12 N.m {82-122 kgf.cm, 71-106 in.lbf}

Fig 2: Locating Auto Tensioner Pulley
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.