Water Pump Drive Belt Inspection & Drive Belt Routing

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.

Verify that the water pump drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceeds the limit.

Fig 1: Inspecting Water Pump Drive Belt Wear Indicator - Normal
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- If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt.(See01-10B-5 Water Pump Drive Belt.)
Fig 2: Inspecting Water Pump Drive Belt Wear Indicator - Malfunction
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