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Fig. 24: Identifying Drive Belt Routing & Deflection Check Point (MX-5 Miata, 1 Of 3)
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
Microsoft
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Fig. 25: Identifying Drive Belt Routing & Deflection Check Point (MX-5 Miata, 2 Of 3)
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
Microsoft
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Fig. 26: Identifying Drive Belt Routing & Deflection Check Point (MX-5 Miata, 3 Of 3)
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
Microsoft
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Fig. 27: Identifying Drive Belt Routing & Deflection Check Point (Protege, 1 Of 2)
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
Microsoft
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Fig. 28: Identifying Drive Belt Routing & Deflection Check Point (Protege, 2 Of 2)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS (MILLENIA, 2.5L)
NOTE: Check belt deflection when engine is cold, or has bin off for 30 minutes.
Application(1) Specification - In. (mm)
New Belt (2)
Alternator0.22-0.25 (5.5-6.5)
Power Steering Pump0.24-0.27 (6-7)
Used Belt
Alternator0.25-0.29 (6.5-7.5)
Power Steering Pump0.27-0.31 (7-8)
Wear Limit
Alternator0.31 (8)
Power Steering Pump0.35 (9)
(1)Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1994-98 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000, Millenia, MPV, MX-5
Miata & Protege
Microsoft
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DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS (1996, MPV)
DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS (1997-98, MPV)
DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS (MX-5 MIATA)
(2)Used on for less than 5 minutes.
Application(1) Specification - In. (mm)
New Belt (2)
Alternator0.36-0.39 (9-10)
A/C Compressor0.16-0.17 (4-4.5)
Power Steering Pump0.28-0.29 (7-7.5)
Used Belt
Alternator0.39-0.47 (10-12)
A/C Compressor0.17-0.21 (4.5-5.5)
Power Steering Pump0.30-0.32 (7.5-8.2)
Wear Limit
Alternator0.71 (18)
A/C Compressor0.33 (8.5)
Power Steering Pump0.53 (13.5)
(1)Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
(2)Used on for less than 5 minutes.
Application(1) Specification - In. (mm)
New Belt (2)
Alternator0.36-0.39 (9-10)
A/C Compressor0.18-0.19 (4.5-5)
Power Steering Pump0.28-0.29 (7-7.5)
Used Belt
Alternator0.39-0.47 (10-12)
A/C Compressor0.20-0.22 (5-5.6)
Power Steering Pump0.30-0.32 (7.5-8.2)
Wear Limit
Alternator0.71 (18)
A/C Compressor0.33 (8.5)
Power Steering Pump0.53 (13.5)
(1)Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
(2)Used on for less than 5 minutes.
Application(1) Specification - In. (mm)
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1994-98 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000, Millenia, MPV, MX-5
Miata & Protege
Microsoft
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DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS (PROTEGE)
TENSION SPECIFICATIONS (MILLENIA, 2.5L)
New Belt (2)
Alternator0.22-0.27 (5.5-7)
A/C Compressor0.32-0.35 (8-9)
Power Steering Pump0.32-0.35 (8-9)
Used Belt
Alternator0.24-0.29 (6-7.5)
A/C Compressor0.35-0.39 (9-10)
Power Steering Pump0.35-0.39 (9-10)
Wear Limit
Alternator0.31 (8)
A/C Compressor0.45 (11.5)
Power Steering Pump0.45 (11.5)
(1)Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
(2)Used on for less than 5 minutes.
Application(1) Specification - In. (mm)
New Belt (2)
Alternator0.22-0.27 (5.5-7)
Power Steering Pump0.32-0.35 (8-9)
Used Belt
Alternator0.24-0.29 (6-7.5)
Power Steering Pump0.35-0.39 (9-10)
Wear Limit
Alternator0.31 (8)
Power Steering Pump0.45 (11.5)
(1)Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
(2)Used on for less than 5 minutes.
Application(1) Specification - Lbs. (kg)
New Belt (2)
Alternator160-190 (70-90)
Power Steering Pump130-150 (55-70)
Used Belt
Alternator110-150 (50-70)
Power Steering Pump88-120 (40-55)
Wear Limit
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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TENSION SPECIFICATIONS (1996, MPV)
TENSION SPECIFICATIONS (1997-98, MPV)
Alternator99 (45)
Power Steering Pump77 (35)
(1)Measure tension using Tension Gauge (49 9200 020), or equivalent.
(2)Used on for less than 5 minutes.
Application(1) Specification - Lbs. (kg)
New Belt (2)
Alternator124-143 (56-65)
A/C Compressor115-129 (52-59)
Power Steering Pump77-85 (35-39)
Used Belt
Alternator104-123 (47-56)
A/C Compressor97-112 (44-51)
Power Steering Pump66-74 (30-34)
Wear Limit
Alternator59 (27)
A/C Compressor55 (25)
Power Steering Pump55 (25)
(1)Measure tension using Tension Gauge (49 9200 020), or equivalent.
(2)Used on for less than 5 minutes.
Application(1) Specification - Lbs. (kg)
New Belt (2)
Alternator124-143 (56-65)
A/C Compressor115-129 (52-59)
Power Steering Pump77-85 (35-39)
Used Belt
Alternator104-123 (47-56)
A/C Compressor97-112 (44-51)
Power Steering Pump66-74 (30-34)
Wear Limit
Alternator59 (27)
A/C Compressor55 (25)
Power Steering Pump55 (25)
(1)Measure tension using Tension Gauge (49 9200 020), or equivalent.
(2)Used on for less than 5 minutes.
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1994-98 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000, Millenia, MPV, MX-5
Miata & Protege
Microsoft
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