RX8 2RTR-1.3L (2006)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Generator Drive Belt
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the A/C drive belt.
3. Loosen generator installation bolt A and locknut B.
4. Loosen adjusting bolt C and remove the drive belt.
5. Install the drive belt and adjust the drive belt deflection by tightening adjusting bolt C to the specification.
Caution: After replacing with a the new drive belt, assemble with the deflection/tension for new drive belt and operate the drive belt for 1
min or more while idling the engine. Then adjust it to the deflection/tension used when adjusting.
Drive Belt Deflection (with Pressure Of 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf})
Drive Belt Tension {when Using The SST)
6. Tighten generator installation bolt A and locknut B to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
A: 38 - 51 N-m {3.9 - 5.2 kgf.m, 29 - 37 ft.lbf}
B: 18.6 - 25.5 N-m {1.90 - 2.60 kgf.m, 13.8 - 18.8 ft.lbf}
7. Crank the engine and measure the deflection and tension again. If not within the specification, repeat from Step 3 again.
8. Install the A/C drive belt.
9. Install the engine cover.
A/C Drive Belt
1. Remove the engine cover.