Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual page 86

DISASSEMBLY
B1
,SPRING BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
Disassembly Note
Timing belt
Caution
If you attempt to remove the timing belt or to adjust
tension without loosening both timing belt tensioner
adjusting bolt and spring pivot bolt, you will break
the SST (49 UNOl 067) when you attempt to relieve
tension on belt.
1. Loosen the timing belt spring pivot bolt. Do not remove.
2.
Hold tensioner with SST.
3. While holding tensioner, loosen adjusting bolt and gradu-
ally release spring tension.
4. Using adjusting tool, rotate tensioner, against spring
pressure, as far clockwise as possible. While holding,
tighten adjusting bolt to hold tensioner away from belt.
5. Remove the timing belt.