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Mazda 6 V6-3.0L DOHC (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Diagrams (page 4 of 4)

Make
Mazda
Model
6
Engine
V6-3.0L DOHC
Year
2003
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 4 of 4
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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 

Front Drive Belt
1. Remove the under cover and splash shield (RH).

2. Set a breaker bar on the center of the tensioner pulley as shown. 
3. Using the breaker bar, 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.

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If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt. 

7. Install the splash shield (RH).

Water Pump Drive Belt
1. Remove the plug hole plate.

2. Rotate the belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the drive belt tension and remove the belt.
3. Reinstall the water pump drive belt or install a new drive belt.

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