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A/C drive belt deflection — used belt (NA 1.8)
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9.0–10.0 mm {0.35–0.39 in} under 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf}
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure
Apply stated98N midway along indicated span. Both with/withoutP/S tables identical. New/used states separate. Arrow indicates crankshaft-to-P/S span withP/S; crankshaft-to-idler span withoutP/S.
Applies to
- NA 1994–1997 (BP) — 1995–1997 applicability inferred from 1994 within the owner-approved year group.
- Verified in: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual
Sources
- 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop ManualTier 1Page U–46Printed: “9.0–10.0 mm {0.35–0.39 in} 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf}”
Used in jobs
Also in Additional 1994 service specifications
- Injector harness and bracket fasteners (NA 1.8)
- A/C refrigerant charge (1994)
- A/C compressor oil specification (1994)
- A/C oil addition — new receiver-drier (1994)
- A/C expansion valve inlet pipe fitting (NA 1.8)
- A/C expansion valve to evaporator fitting (NA 1.8)
- A/C drive belt tension — new belt (NA 1.8)
- A/C drive belt deflection — new belt (NA 1.8)
- A/C drive belt tension — used belt (NA 1.8)