Timing Belt: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove power steering and A/C compressor belt (if equipped).
On Swift, raise vehicle and remove fender apron extension by pushing center pin into clip. DO NOT push in too far, as pin may fall into fender. On all models, loosen generator, and remove water pump pulley and belt.
On Vitara, support engine and remove right engine mount and bracket.
On all models, remove crankshaft pulley. On Swift, remove center bolt to remove crankshaft pulley if engine is in vehicle. On all models, remove timing belt cover. Align all sprocket timing marks with timing marks on engine. See Figure. Rotate belt tensioner upward, and secure in place.
If timing belt is to be reused, mark belt with an arrow indicating direction of rotation. Remove timing belt from camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.

CAUTION: DO NOT turn crankshaft more than 90 degrees in either direction from aligned position. Doing so could damage to piston(s) and/or valve(s). DO NOT bend timing belt.