AC belt/Alternator belt install and or adjustment help

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hotcracker69

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Mazda, Protege5 2002

• Dec 20, 2010

• #1

can anyone tell me how to adjust my belts???

they are making noise. i just had them replaced 2 months ago....

this morning the car almost stalled as the belt seem to be losing grip.

am not quite sure which bolt would adjust the tension of the belt? it is middle bolt of the pulley?

anyone can post some photos and point me to it?

thanks

 

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RMW Guy

• Dec 20, 2010

• #2

Here are several threads that detail the job. You will need to be able to lift the front of the car to access the back bolt. Please do it safely.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/search.php?searchid=189951

 

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hotcracker69

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Mazda, Protege5 2002

• Dec 20, 2010

• #3

thanks but the link does not work.

 

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RMW Guy

• Dec 20, 2010

• #4

Sorry about that. It works for me but I'll try again.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/search.php?searchid=189951

If that doesn't work just do a search for "alternator belt adjustment".

 

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MazdaSpeeder

Member

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Protege5 (5-spd)

• Dec 20, 2010

• #5

FYI, you always have to loosen all bolts before trying to adjust the belts...loosen the two pivots, adjust with the tension bolt and retighten for both. Good luck.