A/C Drive Belt
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Loosen idle pulley locknut A.
- Adjust the drive belt deflection and tension by turning adjusting bolt B to the specification.
Drive belt deflection (with pressure of 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf}) 3.3-4.0 mm {0.13-0.15 in}
Drive belt tension (when using the SST) 519-617 N {53.0-62.9 kgf, 117-138 lbf}
- Tighten idle pulley locknut A to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
37.2-51.9 N.m {3.80-5.29 kgf.m, 27.5-38.2 ft.lbf}
- Crank the engine and measure the deflection and tension again. If not within the specification, repeat from Step 2 again.
- Install the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)