Help putting in an alternator belt??
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I posted a mini how-to awhile ago here:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123644702
My Car almost lost its belts a week ago, no more ribs left, just smooth, cracked belts.
The belts are not that hard to change, but hand/tool clearence is very tight.
It took me 1.5 hr to change both my belts.
Some items that were very handy:
1) Ramps (I uses the wal-mart rhino ramps and there are perfect, my car is not lowered)
2) Many socket adapters and swivels are a must.
3) torque wrench, very useful for breaking bolts loose, but wouldn't recommend for tightening unless you now how much to torque to, which I don't.
4) Drop lights to see behind engine
5) a lot of patience!
There are 3 bolts on each of the power steering pump and alternator.
1) a swivel bolt that just has to be loosened so it can rotate, loosening the belt.
2) Bolt on from of tensioner screw
3)head of tensioner screw
loosen in that order, they will then rotate on it's axis to relieve tension on the belts.
If I remember correctly, you only need a 10mm (for the splash guard under engine) 12mm (for tension screw head), and a 14mm for the other two bolts.
Assemble in reverse order.
Use goodyear gatorback poly-v serpentine belts PN 4050457(if you have AC, 4050405 with out AC) & 4040360, a little pricey at $15 a piece, but very nice belts.
http://www.goodyearbeltsandhose.com/...LBoRG:uur6d6ic
Good Luck!!!
Any other questions I'd be more that happy to try and help as best as I can.
Here's some pics from the service manual:
View attachment Drive belt Inspection - FSDE.bmp
View attachment Drive Belt Adjustment - FSDE.bmp
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123644702
My Car almost lost its belts a week ago, no more ribs left, just smooth, cracked belts.
The belts are not that hard to change, but hand/tool clearence is very tight.
It took me 1.5 hr to change both my belts.
Some items that were very handy:
1) Ramps (I uses the wal-mart rhino ramps and there are perfect, my car is not lowered)
2) Many socket adapters and swivels are a must.
3) torque wrench, very useful for breaking bolts loose, but wouldn't recommend for tightening unless you now how much to torque to, which I don't.
4) Drop lights to see behind engine
5) a lot of patience!
There are 3 bolts on each of the power steering pump and alternator.
1) a swivel bolt that just has to be loosened so it can rotate, loosening the belt.
2) Bolt on from of tensioner screw
3)head of tensioner screw
loosen in that order, they will then rotate on it's axis to relieve tension on the belts.
If I remember correctly, you only need a 10mm (for the splash guard under engine) 12mm (for tension screw head), and a 14mm for the other two bolts.
Assemble in reverse order.
Use goodyear gatorback poly-v serpentine belts PN 4050457(if you have AC, 4050405 with out AC) & 4040360, a little pricey at $15 a piece, but very nice belts.
http://www.goodyearbeltsandhose.com/...LBoRG:uur6d6ic
Good Luck!!!
Any other questions I'd be more that happy to try and help as best as I can.
Here's some pics from the service manual:
View attachment Drive belt Inspection - FSDE.bmp
View attachment Drive Belt Adjustment - FSDE.bmp
cheapmiata1600
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Using a torque wrench to loosen bolts will ruin the calibration of the wrench. Use a breaker bar for stuff like that.
None of the bolts should be tight enough to require a breaker bar anyways.
Agreed, don't spend the money on a TQ wrench to abuse it.
