Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2007 Manual page 195

Fig. 3: Identifying Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Indicator Mark
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP DRIVE BELT
1. Visually inspect the power steering oil pump drive belt for damage and cracks.
If there is power steering oil pump drive belt damage and cracks, replace the power steering oil
pump drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.5].)
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.5]
GENERATOR AND A/C DRIVE BELT
NOTE:
When removing the generator and A/C drive belt, perform the procedure
with two people, one releasing the belt tension and the other removing the
belt.
1. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.5].)
2. Remove the front wheel and tire (RH). (see GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION). )
3. Remove the splash shield (RH).
4. Set a breaker bar on the center of the tensioner pulley as shown.
5. Using the breaker bar, turn the center of the tensioner pulley clockwise to release the tension on the
generator and A/C drive belt.
6. Remove the generator and A/C drive belt.
2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2007 ENGINE Mechanical (MZI-3.5) - CX-9