Mazda 6 Quiz
Engine

Drive belt replacement

In this manual: Engine
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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1. Remove the splash shield (RH).

2. Turn the center of the tensioner pulley clockwise to release tension to the drive belt.


3. Remove the drive belt.

4. Reinstall the drive belt or install a new drive belt.

5. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceeds the limit. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)

  • If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt.

6. Install the splash shield (RH).

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