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Mazda 3 L4-2.3L (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Technical Service Bulletins (page 3 of 5)

Make
Mazda
Model
3
Engine
L4-2.3L
Year
2004
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceTechnical Service Bulletins · page 3 of 5
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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

DRIVE BELT INSPECTION 

Generator Drive Belt 

Note:  Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the use of the generator drive belt auto tensioner.

1. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceed the limit. 

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If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt.

A/C Drive Belt 

Note: 
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Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the use of the maintenance-free type A/C drive belt.

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Replace the drive belt if it is found to be damaged during visual inspection, or if there is a malfunction or noise in the A/C compressor.

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