Timing Belt Removal and Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Align the timing mark on the crankshaft gear with the notch on the bottom of the rear timing belt cover.
- Align the timing marks on the camshaft gears, using the intake gear mark for the intake gear and the exhaust gear mark for the exhaust gear.
- Install the timing belt.
- Turn the hex-key tab in a clockwise direction to tension the belt. Turn until the pointer aligns with the notch.
- Install the automatic tensioner bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the automatic tensioner bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
- Rotate the crankshaft two full turns clockwise using the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Recheck the automatic tensioner pointer.
- Install the front timing belt cover.
- Install the front timing belt cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the front timing belt cover bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
- Install the right engine mount bracket.
- Install the crankshaft pulley.
- Install the crankshaft pulley bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).
- Install the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to "SERPENTINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
- Install the right front wheel well splash shield.
- Install the right front wheel. Refer to "WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
- Install the air cleaner housing.
- Install the air cleaner housing bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the air cleaner housing bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
- Connect the air cleaner outlet hose to the throttle body.
- Connect the breather tube to the camshaft cover.
- Connect the MAT sensor connector.
- Connect the negative battery cable.