Front Drive Belt Auto TENSIONER

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front drive belt. (See FRONT DRIVE BELT .)
Verify that the front drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction.
- Replace the front drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
  
  Fig 1: Rotating Front Drive Belt Auto Tensioner In Counter-Clockwise Direction
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Turn the front drive belt auto tensioner pulley and verify that it rotates smoothly.
- Replace the front drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
  
  Fig 2: Rotating Front Drive Belt Auto Tensioner In Both Direction
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the front drive belt.