1997 MAZDA MX-5 check engine

Fig. 3: Checking Power Steering Pump Serpentine Belt Tension (Millenia, 2.3L)
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MILLENIA
Alternator (2.5L)
Loosen idler pulley locknut and adjust belt deflection by turning adjusting bolt. See Fig. 4 and Fig. 19 . 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. 19: Identifying Drive Belt Routing & Deflection Check Point (Millenia, 2.5L, 1 Of 2)
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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. 20: Identifying Drive Belt Routing & Deflection Check Point (Millenia, 2.5L, 2 Of 2)
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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. 21: Identifying Drive Belt Routing & Deflection Check Point (MPV, 1 Of 3)
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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. 22: Identifying Drive Belt Routing & Deflection Check Point (MPV, 2 Of 3)
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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. 23: Identifying Drive Belt Routing & Deflection Check Point (MPV, 3 Of 3)
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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. 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

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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

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