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Mazda 3 L4-2.5L (2010)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection (page 5 of 6)

Make
Mazda
Model
3
Engine
L4-2.5L
Year
2010
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceTesting and Inspection · page 5 of 6
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Remove the SST (49 B015 103) immediately after it reaches the lower side to prevent it from falling down and being damaged.

5. Remove the SST (49 B015 104)

6. Rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise one time or more to verify that the A/C drive belt is installed correctly.

CAUTION:

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Do not turn the crankshaft pulley counter clockwise, otherwise the crankshaft pulley bolt could loosen and the timing could change causing
engine damage.

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If the A/C belt is not seated properly, push/pull the belt with a suitable tool in the direction where it would be seated properly and then rotate
the crank pulley clockwise until the belt is correctly seated. If this does not correct the problem, remove the belt and install it again.

7. Install the nut shown in the figure.

8. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit.  See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Aerodynamic

Under Cover No.2 Removal/Installation  See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Splash Shield Removal/Installation

Generator drive belt removal

1. Remove the A/C drive belt.

2. Turn the center of the auto tensioner pulley counterclockwise to release tension to the drive belt tension.

3. Remove the generator drive belt.

Generator drive belt installation

1. Install a generator drive belt.

2. Install the A/C drive belt.

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Removal

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