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Mazda Protege DX L4-1.6L DOHC (2000)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Specifications (page 2 of 5)

Make
Mazda
Model
Protege DX
Engine
L4-1.6L DOHC
Year
2000
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 5
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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

DRIVE BELT INSPECTION [ZM]
Drive Belt Deflection Inspection

Note:  Inspect the drive belt deflection when the engine is cold, or at least 30 minutes after the engine has been stopped.

1. Apply moderate pressure 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbs.) midway between the specified pulleys. If the deflection exceeds the limit, adjust it.

Deflection

Drive Belt Tension Inspection

Note:  Belt tension can be inspected in place of belt deflection. Inspect the drive belt tension when the engine is cold, or at least 30 minutes after the
engine has been stopped.

1. Using the SST, inspect the belt tension between any two pulleys.

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If the tension exceeds the limit, adjust it. 

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