Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 25

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TUNE-UP PROCEDURE
Pulley
Drive pulley
83U01A-007
Coolant Level
Check that the coolant level is near the radiator inlet
port, and that the level in the reserve tank is between
the FULL and LOW marks.
Add coolant if the ievel is low.
Warning
Never remove the radiator cap while the en-
gine is hot.
Wrap a thick cloth around the cap and care-
fully remove the cap.
Drive Belt
1. Check thal the drive belt is positioned in the pul.
ley groove.
2. Check the drive belt for wear, cracks, or fraying.
3. Check the pulley for damage.
Inspection of belt tension
Check the drive belt tension by using the tension
gauge.
Standard tension
N (kg, lb)
Belt
NW
USSd
AllW~~iO~
491-589 422-491
@a-60. 110-132) (43-50,95-110)
NC
491-569 422-461
(50-60, 110-132) (43-50, 95-110)
P/S
491489 422-491
(50-60, 110-132) (43-N 95-110)
A/C and P/S
491-589
422-491
EL-fin 110-1321 i43-50. 95-1101
Inspection of belt deflection
Check the drive belt deflection by applying moder-
ate pressure (98 N, IO kg, 22 lb) midway between
the pulleys.
Alternator drive belt
New: 8-9 mm (0.31-0.35 in)
Used: 9-10 mm (0.35-0.39 in)