Drive Belt Adjustment

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Loosen mounting bolts A, B and nut C.
Adjust the belt deflection or tension by turning the adjusting bolt D. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION .)
Tighten mounting bolts A, B and nut C.
GENERATOR
- A:38-52 N.m {3.8-5.3 kgf.m, 28-38 ft.lbf}
- B:19-25 N.m {1.9-2.6 kgf.m, 14-18 ft.lbf}
  
  Fig 1: Tightening Generator Mounting Bolts And Nut
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
P/S, P/S+A/C
- A:38-51 N.m {3.8-5.3 kgf.m, 28-38 ft.lbf}
- B:37-53 N.m {3.7-5.5 kgf.m, 27-39 ft.lbf}
- C:19-25 N.m {1.9-2.6 kgf.m, 14-18 ft.lbf}
Verify the belt deflection or tension. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION .)

Fig 2: Verifying Belt Deflection Or Tension
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.