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 .)
Remove the A/C DRIVE BELT .
Loosen generator installation bolt A and locknut B. See Fig 1.
Loosen adjusting bolt C and remove the drive belt. See Fig 1.
Install the drive belt and adjust the drive belt deflection by tightening adjusting bolt C to the specification. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Locating Generator Installation Bolts
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CAUTION:
- After replacing with a the new drive belt, assemble with the deflection/tension for new drive belt and operate the drive belt for 1 min or more while idling the engine. Then readjust it to the deflection/tension for used belt.
Drive belt deflection (with pressure of 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf})

Fig 2: Drive Belt Deflection - Pressure Of 98 N {10 Kgf, 22 Lbf}
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Drive belt tension (when using the SST)

Fig 3: Drive Belt Tension - Using SST
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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 3.
Install the A/C DRIVE BELT .
Install the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)