Essex-rx7

I am going to change my altinator on my Mazda rx7 fd3s 1997

Does anyone know the torque settings I will be also changing the belts and wheels any help would be great thanks

misterstyx69

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Usually a belt should have a half inch deflection.
I'm not an FD guy so I have to ask if there is a self adjusting tensioner on the engine.

TomU

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USDM FDs do not have self adjusting tensioners. The Factory Service Manual (found online) lists all the torque specs. Think JDM would be same as USDM if you can't find a FSM for a '97

Sgtblue

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Go the 3rd Gen. Technical Section FAQ. Scroll down the alphabet to 'F' for Factory Service Manual and download a copy. Page C6. Although there is a SST specified they also give a guideline for those without the tool. Applying "moderate pressure" (22 lb/ft) the belt halfway between the alternator tensioner and main pulley should deflect NO MORE than about 9mm.