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Timing Belt Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Align the timing mark on the crankshaft gear with the notch on the bottom of the rear timing belt cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Timing Mark On Crankshaft Gear With Notch On Bottom Of Rear Timing Belt Cover
    G04716409Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. 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.
    Fig 2: Identifying Timing Marks On Camshaft Gears
    G04716410Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Install the timing belt.
    Fig 3: Identifying Timing Belt
    G04716427Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Turn the hex-key tab in a clockwise direction to tension the belt. Turn until the pointer aligns with the notch.
  5. Install the automatic tensioner bolt.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the automatic tensioner bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).

  6. Rotate the crankshaft two full turns clockwise using the crankshaft pulley bolt.
  7. Recheck the automatic tensioner pointer.
    Fig 4: Identifying Automatic Tensioner Pointer
    G04716411Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Install the front timing belt cover.
  9. Install the front timing belt cover bolts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the front timing belt cover bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).

  10. Install the right engine mount bracket. Refer to
    Fig 5: Identifying Front Timing Belt Cover
    G04716408Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Install the crankshaft pulley.
  12. Install the crankshaft pulley bolts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).

  13. Install the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to SERPENTINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the right front wheel well splash shield.
  15. Install the right front wheel. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the air cleaner housing.
  17. Install the air cleaner housing bolts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the air cleaner housing bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).

    Fig 6: Identifying Engine Mount Bracket
    G04716407Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  18. Connect the air cleaner outlet hose to the throttle body.
  19. Connect the breather tube to the camshaft cover.
  20. Connect the MAT sensor connector.
  21. Connect the negative battery cable.
    Fig 7: Identifying Breather Tube To Camshaft Cover
    G04716406Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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