Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 873

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2011 - RX-8 - Engine
DRIVE BELT DEFLECTION/TENSION INSPECTION [13B-MSP]
CAUTION:
The drive belt deflection can be inspected only between specified pulleys.
Perform the drive belt deflection/tension inspection when the engine is cold, or at least 30
min after the engine has stopped.
If the drive belt that is being used exceeds the deflection/tension limit, adjust it to the
deflection/tension used when adjusting.
1. Remove the engine cover. (See
2. Apply a pressure of 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf} to the back of the drive belt in the middle of the
pulleys shown in the figure and inspect the deflection. Otherwise, inspect the tension using the
SST.
ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP].)