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.
A 2000 Mazda 626 (4 cyl and V6 engines) has a timing belt.
Depends on the year which you fail to list.
every 60.000 miles
It is built into the alternator...
belt
Yes if the bearings are going out. Also check the belt to make sure that it is not loose or worn.
I had the same issue with a 1990 Mazda 626 and replacing the timing belt cured it.
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.
There should be a spring loaded tensioner pulley. If the pulley isn't holding the belt sufficiently tight you may need to replace the tensioner.
with tools
it is one of the accessories driven by the engine crankshaft --the alternator, the A/c compressor, the power steering pump and the hardest one to get to is the water pump. on my 626 it is on the same belt as the alternator.
In a 1994 Mazda 626 : Both the 2.0 litre four cylinder engine and the 2.5 litre V6 engine have a timing BELT
The timing mark for the Mazda 626 is in front of the engine. The marks for it belt are on the belt itself. The time for this can be set with a timing gun. A mechanic can set this for you.
How to check the transmission fluid in a 1995 Mazda 626
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How do i change my 1994 mazda 626 alternater
Remove the positive cable from the battery post. Remove the cables from the alternator. Remove the alternator wiring harness. Remove the belt by loosening the tensioner pulley. Remove the alternator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new alternator.
Remove passenger side Rack and pinion arm and slide out Alternator .
How do I adjust a stoplight switch on my mazda 626 LX V6
A computer diagnostic test will show a timing belt problem for a 1999 Mazda 626. If there is a problem with the belt, diagnostics will determine if it needs to be repaired or replaced.