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Belt Deflection

Measure belt deflection in center of longest pulley span. See Fig 1 -Fig 3 . See BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS  table. If belt deflection is not as specified, adjust as necessary.

BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
2.0L
New Belt .26-.28 (6.5-7.0)
Used Belt .28-.35 (7.0-9.0)
Limit 0.39 (10.0)
2.5L
With A/C
New Belt .22-.26 (5.5-6.5)
Used Belt .26-.30 (6.5-7.5)
Limit 0.35 (9.0)
Without A/C
New Belt .24-.28 (6.0-7.0)
Used Belt .28-.31 (7.0-8.0)
Limit 0.39 (10.0)
(1) With 22 lbs. (10 kg) applied to belt.
Fig 1: Identifying Generator Belt Deflection Measuring Point (2.0L)
G00070928Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Identifying Generator Belt Deflection Measuring Point (2.5L Without A/C)
G00070933Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: Identifying Generator Belt Deflection Measuring Point (2.5L With A/C)
G00070931Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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