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Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHC (1996)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Specifications

Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5 Miata
Engine
L4-1.8L DOHC
Year
1996
Section
Drive Belt › Specifications
MaintenanceSpecifications
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Drive Belt: Specifications
A/C Belt Tension and Deflection

A/C Belt Tension and Deflection 

Deflection

New

22 lbf at 0.32 To 0.35 in 

When checking drive belt deflection, install belt, then

A belt that has been on a running engine for less than five

 

apply  lb of pressure to belt a. Adjust belt to proper

minutes

 

deflection and tighten mounting bolts.

 

   

  

  

 

Used

22 lbf at 0.36 To 0.39 in 

    

 

  

  

 

Tension

New

110 to 132 lbf 

When checking drive belt tension, install belt and adjust

A belt that has been on a running engine for less than five

 

to proper specification using a tension gauge.

minutes

 

   

  

  

 

Used

95 To 110 lbf 

    

  

 

  

  

 

Fig. 13  Belt Routing

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