Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual page 599

CHARGING SYSTEM
1
Adjustment
All three engines are equipped with automatic tensioners
and adjustment is
not
required.
4"
BELT
' 1
REPLACEMENT
1
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Replacement
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1.
On 2.3L and 4.OL engines, lift tensioner by rotating it
counterclockwise and remove the old belt.
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2. On the 3.OL engine, loosen the drive belt tension by lifting
the tensioner pulley in the clockwise direction and remove
the old belt.
3. Install the new belt over the pulleys. Make sure that all
V-grooves make proper contact with the pulley as shown.
Note
Make sure that the belt is properly seated on the
pulleys. One revolution of the engine with an incor-
I
rectly seated belt may snap the belt cords.
4.
Lift the tensiorier and slide the belt under the tensioner
pulley. Release the tensioner and allow the tensioner
pulley to rest on the belt.