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Water Pump Drive Belt

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  1. Remove the plug hole plate.
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (RH).
  3. Remove the splash shield (RH).
  4. Hold down the belt while cutting as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent the belt from snapping back, always hold down the belt while cutting it. Also, keep your face away from the belt.
    • The belt is not reusable.
      Fig 1: Identifying Cutting Point On Water Pump Drive Belt
      G03643684Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Secure the water pump drive pulley and the new belt using a tie wrap.
    NOTE:
    • It is acceptable to use a tie wrap with a releasable lock.
  6. Rotate the crankshaft verifying that the belt engages properly.

    Crankshaft rotating angle (reference) Approx. 110 

    Fig 2: Securing Water Pump Drive Pulley And Belt
    G03643685Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Verify that the belt is installed securely in the pulley groove.
    CAUTION:
    • If the belt slips while rotating the crankshaft, verify that the belt engages properly by rotating the crankshaft further.
  8. Remove the tie wrap.
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent damage to the belt, cut the tie wrap at the pulley side using the nipper or scissors when removing the tie wrap by cutting it.
  9. Install the splash shield (RH)
  10. Install the front wheel and tire (RH).
  11. Install the plug hole plate.
    Fig 3: Identifying Tie Wrap Cutting Point
    G03643686Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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