1997 MAZDA MX-5 engine

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.

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. 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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