Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual - part 65

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

  

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

  

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

  

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