Vitara JS (2Dr) 2WD L4-1.6L DOHC MFI (1999)
6) To take up slack of timing belt, turn crankshaft two rotations clockwise after installing it. After making sure that belt is free from slack, tighten
tensioner stud first and then tensioner bolt to each specified torque.
Then confirm again that two sets of marks are aligned respectively.
Tightening Torque
(a): 11 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.)
(b): 25 Nm (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)
7) Install timing belt outside cover.
Before installing, make sure that seal is between water pump and oil pump case.
Tightening Torque (a): 11 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.)
8) Install crankshaft pulley.
Fit hole of pulley to pin on crankshaft timing belt pulley, and tighten pulley bolts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (a): 16 Nm (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 ft. lbs.)
9) Install radiator fan shroud, water pump pulley, cooling fan and water pump drive belt. Adjust water pump drive belt tension.
10) Install power steering pump belt or A/C compressor belt, if equipped. Adjust its belt tension.
11) Connect radiator inlet hose to radiator.
12) Refill cooling system, referring to Cooling System.
13) Connect negative cable to battery.
14) Verify that there is no coolant leakage at hose connection.