Mazda 2: Drive Belt
DRIVE BELT INSPECTION
NOTE:
- Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the use of the drive belt auto tensioner.
1. Remove the splash shield (RH).
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceed the limit.
- If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
3. Visually inspect the drive belt.
- If any of the following damage occurs to the drive belt, replace the
drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
- Cracks
- Foreign material caught in mechanism
- Belt loss
4. Install the splash shield (RH).
Tightening torque
- 8-10 N*m {80-109 kgf*cm, 70-94 in*lbf}
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the splash shield (RH).
2. Rotate the drive belt auto tensioner in the direction shown in the figure and remove the drive belt.
3. Install the drive belt.
4. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceed the limit. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION).
5. Install the splash shield (RH).
Tightening torque
- 8-10 N*m {80-109 kgf*cm, 70-94 in*lbf}
DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER INSPECTION
1. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction.
- If it does not move smoothly, replace the drive belt auto tensioner. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
3. Rotate the drive belt auto tensioner pulley by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly.
- If it does not move smoothly, replace the drive belt auto tensioner. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
4. Install the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
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Valve Clearance
VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the splash shield (RH). (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
3. Remove the fresh-air duct and the air cleaner as a si
Variable Valve Timing Actuator
VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR INSPECTION
CAUTION:
The variable valve timing actuator cannot be disassembled since it is a
precision unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the
Oil Control Valve (OCV)
OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) INSPECTION
Coil Resistance Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the OCV connector.
3. Measure the coil resistance between terminals A and B usin
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Active Driving Display
WARNING
Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle
stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is
dangerous as
doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not try to adju
Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding
the transmitter over the push button
start due to a dead key battery or a
malfunctioning key, be careful not
to allow the following, otherwise the
signal from the key will not be received
correctly and the engine may not start.
Metal part
