Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual - part 64

Fig. 4: Adjusting Alternator Belt (Millenia, 2.5L) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

Power Steering Pump (2.5L) 

Loosen idler pulley locknut and adjust belt deflection by turning adjusting bolt. See Fig. 5 and Fig. 20 . 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. 5: Adjusting Power Steering Pump Belt (Millenia, 2.5L) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

MPV 

Alternator 

Loosen alternator bolts and adjust belt deflection by levering generator outward and applying tension. See Fig. 
6 and Fig. 21 . 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. 6: Adjusting Alternator Belt (MPV) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

A/C Compressor 

Loosen locknut and adjust belt deflection by turning adjusting bolt. See Fig. 7 and Fig. 23 . 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. 7: Adjusting A/C Compressor Belt (MPV) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

Power Steering Pump 

Loosen locknut and adjust belt deflection by turning adjusting bolt. See Fig. 8 and Fig. 22 . 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