Water Pump Drive Belt Auto Tensioner

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the water pump drive belt. (See WATER PUMP DRIVE BELT .)
Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction.
- Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
Fig 1: Inspecting Water Pump Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Movement
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Turn the drive belt auto tensioner pulley and verify that it rotates smoothly.
- Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
Fig 2: Inspecting Water Pump Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Pulley
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Tightening torque
1. 8-12 N.m {82-122 kgf.cm, 71-106 in.lbf}
Install the water pump drive belt.