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Suzuki Esteem GLX L4-1.6L (1997)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 7 of 9)

Make
Suzuki
Model
Esteem GLX
Engine
L4-1.6L
Year
1997
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 7 of 9
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3. Check that timing mark on camshaft timing belt pulley is aligned with "V" mark on cylinder head cover. If not, align two marks by turning

camshaft but be careful not to turn it more than its allowable turning range.

4. Check that punch mark on crankshaft timing belt pulley is aligned with arrow mark on oil pump case. If not, align two marks by turning crankshaft

but be careful not to turn it more than its allowable turning range which.

5. Install timing belt and tensioner spring.

With two sets of marks aligned and tensioner plate pushed up, install timing belt on two pulleys in such a way that drive side of belt is free from
any slack.
And then hand-tighten tensioner stud.

NOTE: 
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When installing timing belt, match arrow mark ( -> ) on timing belt with rotating direction of crankshaft.

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In this state, No. 4 piston is at top dead center of compression stroke.

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 

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