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There are three belts on the Mazda mpv's. In order from the front of the van One for the air conditioner pump One for the power steering pump. and one for the alternator and fan,water pump. Both the air conditioner belt and the Power Steering belt are tentioned by a idler pulley,on both you must loosen the shaft nut in the centre of the pulley, then loosen the tentioner bolt on the top of the bracket all the way so the pulley travels all the way to the bottom of the slot carefull not to go to far. For the alternator,water pump belt loosen of the bolt on the alternator adjust bracket,loosen the bolt on the swivel point of the alternator, rotate alternator forward to loosen the belt. On the 96-97-98s you must take care that the alternator belt is the exact one ( 17400) 14-0632-4 a thicker belt will not fit past an obstruction on the left lower side of the motor pulley, You need metric sockets and wrenches. Tighten belts so that you can depress the 1/4" . check after a month for adjustment, or if the belt slips adjust a little tighter.

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Q: How do you change the belts on a 1998 Mazda MPV?
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