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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

2000 Mazda MPV LXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Belt Deflection

Measure belt deflection in center of longest pulley-to-pulley span. See the BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS table. If belt deflection is not as specified, adjust as necessary.

BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS

Application

⁽¹⁾ Deflection - In. (mm)

Millenia

2.3L

New Belt

0.22-0.26 (5.5-6.5)

Used Belt

0.26-0.30 (6.5-7.5)

2.5L

⁽²⁾

MPV

⁽²⁾

MX-5 Miata

New Belt

0.22-0.28 (5.5-7.0)

Used Belt

0.24-0.30 (6.0-7.5)

Protege ⁽³⁾

1.6L

0.31 (8.0)

1.8L

0.39 (10.0)

626

2.0L

New Belt

0.26-0.28 (6.5-7.0)

Used Belt

0.28-0.35 (7.0-9.0)

2.5L

With A/C

New Belt

0.22-0.26 (5.5-6.5)

Used Belt

0.26-0.30 (6.5-7.5)

Without A/C

New Belt

0.24-0.28 (6.0-7.0)

Used Belt

0.28-0.31 (7.0-8.0)

⁽¹⁾	With 22 lbs. (10 kg) applied to belt.

⁽²⁾	Tension is controlled by an automatic adjuster. No adjustment is required. If belt tensioner has reached its limit of travel, replace belt.

⁽³⁾	Standard dimension.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.