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Drive Belt Adjustment

BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS (NEW BELT)

Application (1) Deflection In. (mm)
B2200
Alternator & Power Steering Pump 9/32-5/16 (7-8)
A/C Compressor 25/64-15/32 (10-12)
Timing Belt 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
B2600i
Alternator 25/64-15/32 (10-12)
A/C Compressor 5/16-25/64 (8-10)
Power Steering Pump 9/32 (7)
Miata
Timing Belt 23/64-29/64 (9-11.5)
All Other Belts 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
MPV
Alternator 23/64-25/64 (9-10)
A/C Compressor
2.6L (4-Cyl.) 5/16-25/64 (8-10)
3.0L (V6) 11/64-13/64 (4.5-5)
Power Steering Pump 9/32 (7)
Timing Belt (3.0L V6) (2) 13/64-9/32 (5-7)
MX-6 & 626
Alternator 15/64-5/16 (6-8)
A/C Compressor 9/32-23/64 (7-9)
Power Steering Pump 5/16-25/64 (8-10)
Protege & 323
All Belts 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
RX7
Alternator 15/32-19/32 (12-15)
A/C Compressor 15/64-5/16 (6-8)
Air Pump & Power Steering Pump 7/16-33/64 (11-13)
929
Alternator 23/64-25/64 (9-10)
A/C Compressor & Power Steering Pump 9/32-23/64 (7-9)
Timing Belt (2) 13/64-9/32 (5-7)
(1) Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
(2) Timing belt uses automatic adjuster.