Mazda Mazda6 - Drive Belt; Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection; Drive Belt Inspection; Drive Belt Replacement

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DRIVE BELT
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DRIVE BELT INSPECTION
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Note
• Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the use of the drive belt auto
tensioner.
1. Remove the washer tank.
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator
mark does not exceeds the limit.
• If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt.
(See B2–4 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Install the washer tank.
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DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
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1. Remove the splash shield (RH).
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Turn the center of the tensioner pulley clockwise
to release tension to the drive belt.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Reinstall the drive belt or install a new drive belt.
6. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator
mark does not exceed the limit. (See B2–4
DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
• If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt.
7. Install the under cover.
8. Install the splash shield (RH).
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DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER INSPECTION
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1. Remove the drive belt. (See B2–4 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction.
• Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
DRIVE BELT
INDICATOR
MARK
NORMAL
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MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
MARK
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