you need to loosen the pulley itself so that it can work it's way down to the bracket. it has to be a 17mm socket, and unless someone put a different bolt on the pulley. 17mm should be your number. maybe try cleaning the bolt ahead
To change the alternator belt on a 1998 Mazda 626 you need to first loosen the bolt that is located in the center of the adjustment pulley. Next, turn the adjustment bolt to the left until the belt is loose and can be removed. Reverse the steps to replace with the new belt.
Here is a link for the 1995 Mazda 626 belts. : http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/AZ/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/14/3a/3b/0900823d80143a3b.jsp
The 1999 Mazda 626 alternator is located on the right hand side of the engine. The alternator will be near the front of the engine.
The timing belt on a 2002 Mazda 626 should be changed every 100,000 miles. By replacing it before it completely fails, costs repairs can be avoided.
Depends on the year which you fail to list.
A 2000 Mazda 626 (4 cyl and V6 engines) has a timing belt.
every 60.000 miles
It is built into the alternator...
Yes if the bearings are going out. Also check the belt to make sure that it is not loose or worn.
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Get a manual on your car from the parts store or from AUTOBOOKSONLINE.COM They have pictures too.
Sounds like a slipping alternator drive belt. Adjust in accordance with manufacturers instructions.