RX8 2RTR-1.3L (2006)
2. Loosen idle pulley locknut A.
3. Loosen adjusting bolt B and remove the belt.
4. Install the drive belt and adjust the drive belt deflection by tightening adjusting bolt B 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 5
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)
5. Tighten idle pulley locknut A to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 37.2 - 51.9 N-m {3.80 - 5.29 kgf.m, 27.5 - 38.2 ft.lbf}
6. Crank the engine and measure the deflection and tension again. If not within the specification, repeat from Step 2 again.
7. Install the engine cover.