How do I replace the alternator belt on 1997 Mazda Protege?

old marine

• 2426 Answers
• Posted on Mar 10, 2009

SOURCE: replace alternator belt 97 mazda protege

Here's the page from the AutoZone online manual for replacing drive belts.

SOURCE: Timing Belt on 2002 Mazda Protege

every 90,000 to 100,000miles and yes it is strongly recomended to replace the water pump with it

SOURCE: 99 Mazda Miata Alternator Belt Replacement

there is one large bolt 13mm i think near the top and the tensioner on the side. just loosen that baby and push the alternator and take off the blet

Greg Bernett

• 2993 Answers
• Posted on Nov 01, 2009

SOURCE: how do you change an alternator belt on a 2001

1.6L (Zm) Engine Refer to the illustration for component location.

1. Loosen mounting bolts A, B and C.
   
2. Loosen the adjusting bolt D and remove the belt.
   

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
   
2. Tighten mounting bolts A, B and C.
   

1. Loosen mounting bolt A and B.
   
2. Loosen the adjusting bolt C and remove the belt.
   

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
   
2. Adjust the belt deflection or tension by turning the adjusting bolt C.
   
3. Tighten mounting bolt A and B.
   

SOURCE: I need a diagram on How to change a Serpentine belt for a 97 mazda protege

Click on the following free direct Link. It has the correct Serpentine Belt Diagrams for your 1997 Mazda Protege depending on your Engine Size (1.5L or 1.8L) and Options (AC/No AC etc.).

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http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/1997/make/mazda/model/protege/1997_mazda_protege_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm

"HOW TO":
Standard Rules to Removal the Serpentine Belt with an Automatic Tensioner:
1. Find the Tensioner(s). (See Diagrams on Link)
2. Using a Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool, Or Wrench OR Ratchet, Rotate/Move the Tensioner USING THE AVAILABLE NUT (on the Pulley or Arm Base) OR the OPENING (3/8ths or 1/2 inch square opening) rotating the Tensioner Pulley/Arm - moving it away from contact with the belt and towards the area where the belt is not in contact with the Tensioner Pulley. The Tensioner is spring loaded, and is hard to rotate/move.
3. Remove the loosened belt off one of the other more easily accessed Pulleys.
4. DO NOT quickly release the Tensioner, but gently allow the Tensioner to rest in its closed position.

Standard Rules for Installing the Serpentine Belt with an Automatic Tensioner:
a. Pick a Pulley that is most easily accessed. This will usually be on top. This will be the last Pulley that the belt will go on.
b. Using the Diagram: Install the new Serpentine Belt on the remainder of the Pulleys....over, under, left right.
c. Using a Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool or Wrench or Ratchet Tool: Rotate/Move the Tensioner Pulley/Arm "away" from Belt contact area on the Tensioner. This spring is pretty hard and with a new belt, it will be even harder to install. Rotate/Move this to as-close to the maximum allowed inorder to have enough slack in the belt to get it up and over the last pulley.
d. Using your other hand - Pull the Belt up and over the Last remaining Pulley.
e. Before releasing the pressure on the Tensioner, visually inspect the remainder Pulleys and the Belts' Positioning on them