Cooling Fan Belt Tension Check & Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Disconnect negative cable at battery before checking and adjusting belt tension.

Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness. If it is necessary to replace belt. See COOLING FAN BELT REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Check belt for tension. Belt is in proper tension when it deflects 5 to 7 mm (0.20 - 0.28 in.) under thumb pressure (about 10 kg or 22 lb).
1. Cooling fan belt tension (as deflection / 10 kg (22 lbs)) "a": 5 - 7 mm (0.20 - 0.28 in.)
NOTE: When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension to 4 - 5 mm (0.16 - 0.20 in.).

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Tension Specification - Identifying Belt Adjustment Bolts
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it as follows:
1. Loosen adjusting bolt (1) and pivot bolt (2).
2. Tighten adjusting bolt (1) keeping fan belt in proper tension by tightening tension bolt (3) with wrench as shown in figure.
3. Tighten adjusting bolt (1) and pivot bolt (2) to specified torque.
  Tightening torque
  1. Cooling fan pulley adjusting bolt (a): 45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
  2. Cooling fan pulley pivot bolt (a): 45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
  Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Bolt, Pivot Bolt & Wrench Position On Tension Bolt
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Connect negative cable at battery terminal.