Generator 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 generator installation bolt A and locknut B. See Fig 1.
- Adjust the drive belt deflection and tension by turning adjusting bolt C to the specification.
Drive belt deflection (with pressure of 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf}) 4.5-5.0 mm {0.18-0.19 in}
Drive belt tension (when using the SST) 519-666 N {53.0-67.9 kgf, 117-149 lbf}
- Tighten generator installation bolt A and locknut B to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
A: 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
B: 20-30 N.m {2.1-3.0 kgf.m, 15-22 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 .)