Maintenance Service; Engine And Emission Control; Drive Belt Inspection And Replacement - Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance Service

All inspection and replacement are to be performed with

ENGINE NOT RUNNING.

WATER PUMP AND GENERATOR DRIVE BELT INSPEC-

1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.

2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanli-

ness. If any defect exists, replace.

Check belt for tension.

Water pump and generator belt tension "a": 9-11 mm

(0.35- 0.43 in.) deflection under 100 N, 10 kg or 22 lb pres-

When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension

to 7 - 9 mm (0.28 - 0.35 in.)

1. Crankshaft pulley

2. Water pump pulley

3. 100 N, 10 kg or 22 lb

3) If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to specification by

adjusting alternator position.

4) Tighten alternator adjusting bolt and pivot bolts.

5) Connect negative (–) cable to battery.

WATER PUMP AND GENERATOR DRIVE BELT REPLACE-

Replace belt. Refer to Section 6B for replacement procedure of

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-5

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