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Fig. 8: Adjusting Power Steering Pump Belt (MPV) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 
MX-5 MIATA 
Alternator 
Loosen alternator bolts and adjust belt deflection by turning adjusting bolt. See Fig. 9 and Fig. 25 . See 
ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
 . Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
NOTE: If a new belt is used, adjust belt deflection at midpoint of new belt specification.
 
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1994-98 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000, Millenia, MPV, MX-5 
Miata & Protege
  
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Fig. 9: Adjusting Alternator Belt (MX-5 Miata) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 
A/C Compressor 
Loosen locknut and adjust belt deflection by turning adjusting bolt. See Fig. 10 and Fig. 26 . See 
ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
 . Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
 
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 
1994-98 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000, Millenia, MPV, MX-5 
Miata & Protege
  
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Fig. 10: Adjusting A/C Compressor Belt (MX-5 Miata) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 
Power Steering Pump 
Loosen power steering pump nut and bolt, and adjust belt deflection by turning adjusting bolt. See Fig. 11 and 
Fig. 25
 . See ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE 
SPECIFICATIONS . 
 
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 
1994-98 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000, Millenia, MPV, MX-5 
Miata & Protege
  
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Fig. 11: Adjusting Power Steering Pump Belt (MX-5 Miata) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 
PROTEGE 
Alternator 
Loosen bolts and adjust belt deflection by turning adjusting bolt. See Fig. 12 and Fig. 27 . See ADJUSTMENT 
SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . 
NOTE: If a new belt is used, adjust belt deflection at midpoint of new belt specification.
 
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 
1994-98 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000, Millenia, MPV, MX-5 
Miata & Protege
  
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Fig. 12: Adjusting Alternator Belt (Protege) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 
Power Steering Pump 
Loosen nuts and bolts and adjust belt deflection by turning adjusting bolt. See Fig. 13 , Fig. 14 and Fig. 28. See 
ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
 . Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
 
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 
1994-98 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000, Millenia, MPV, MX-5 
Miata & Protege
  
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Fig. 13: Adjusting Power Steering Pump Belt (Without A/C, Protege) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 
 
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 
1994-98 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000, Millenia, MPV, MX-5 
Miata & Protege
  
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Fig. 14: Adjusting Power Steering Pump Belt (With A/C, Protege) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 
DRIVE BELT ROUTING 
 
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 
1994-98 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000, Millenia, MPV, MX-5 
Miata & Protege
  
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Fig. 15: Identifying Drive Belt Routing (B2300 & B2500) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 
 
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 
1994-98 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000, Millenia, MPV, MX-5 
Miata & Protege
  
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