Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- To allow the drive belt auto tensioner to function correctly, always bleed the air from the drive belt auto tensioner using the following procedure after assembling the drive belt auto tensioner.
- Install the drive belt auto tensioner to the engine.
Tightening torque
22-30 N.m {2.3-3.0 kgf.m, 17-22 ft.lbf}
CAUTION:- To prevent damage to the drive belt auto tensioner, do not apply excessive torque after the tensioner moves full-stroke.
- Insert the wrench onto the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto tensioner, move the drive belt auto tensioner up and down at full-stroke three times to bleed the air.
NOTE:
- By moving the drive belt auto tensioner up and down full-stroke three times, the piston inside the tensioner moves to bleed the air.