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.
To change the alternator belt on a 1988 Mazda 626, first, disconnect the negative battery cable for safety. Locate the alternator, then loosen the tensioner bolt and the mounting bolts on the alternator to relieve tension on the belt. Remove the old belt and install the new one, ensuring it sits properly on the pulleys. Finally, retighten the alternator bolts, adjust the tension as needed, and reconnect the battery cable.
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
To release the alternator tension on a 1999 Mazda 626 V6, first, locate the tensioner pulley, which is typically near the alternator. Use a wrench or ratchet to rotate the tensioner pulley counterclockwise, which will loosen the serpentine belt. Once the tension is released, you can slide the belt off the alternator's pulley. Afterward, you can remove the alternator if needed.
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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