1. Park the truck on a level surface and turn off the engine.
>_Note: Allow the engine to cool down if it has been running.__
2. Open the hood of the truck and locate the alternator belt. It is usually located on the front of the engine, near the bottom.
3. Loosen the alternator belt tensioner bolt. This bolt is usually located on the side of the alternator.
4. Use a wrench to loosen the alternator belt adjusting bolt. This bolt is usually located on the bottom of the alternator.
5. Remove the old alternator belt from the pulleys.
6. Install the new alternator belt onto the pulleys.
7. Tighten the alternator belt adjusting bolt.
8. Tighten the alternator belt tensioner bolt.
9. Start the engine and check the alignment of the alternator belt.
>_Note: The belt should be tight, but not too tight.__
10. If necessary, adjust the alternator belt tension.
11. Close the hood of the truck and you're done!
Here are some additional tips for changing the alternator belt on a Mazda B2200 pickup:
- Make sure that you have the correct size belt for your vehicle. The size of the belt will be printed on the side of the old belt.
- If the alternator belt is too loose, it will slip and make noise. If the alternator belt is too tight, it will put unnecessary strain on the alternator and can cause it to fail.
- If you are not comfortable changing the alternator belt yourself, you can take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic.
