Belt TENSIONER Removal/Installation - 3.0L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the drive belt. See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
- Remove the belt tensioner bolt and belt tensioner.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Observe the location of the alignment tab on installation.
- Position the belt tensioner and install the bolt.
Tightening torque:
Tighten to: 24-31 N.m { 2.4-3.2 kgf.m, 18-23 ft.lbf }.