Generator Drive Belt Removal/Installation
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 prevent damage to the drive belt auto tensioner, do not apply excessive torque after the tensioner moves full-stroke.
- Remove the front splash shield No. 1 (RH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Insert a wrench onto the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto tensioner and release the tension by slowly turning in the direction shown in the figure.
- Remove the generator drive belt.
- Install the generator drive belt.
- Rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise approx. halfway and verify that the generator drive belt is installed correctly.
- If the rib of the drive belt and the groove of each pulley are not aligned, remove the drive belt and re-install it.
- Verify that the indicator part of the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto tensioner is within the normal range. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION .)
- Install the front splash shield No. 1 (RH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)