Front 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 front drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceeds the limit.
- If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt.(See01-10B-5 Front Drive Belt.)
Fig 1: Inspecting Front Drive Belt Wear Indicator - Normal, Includes Drive Belt Routing
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Inspecting Front Drive Belt Wear Indicator - Malfunction, , Includes Drive Belt Routing
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.