Cooling Fan/Generator Belt Tension Check and Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki XL-7 and 2003 Suzuki Grand 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, refer to COOLING FAN/GENERATOR BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Check belt for tension. Belt is in proper tension when it deflects within specified value under thumb pressure (about 10 kg or 22 lb.).
Cooling fan belt tension
1. as deflection: 10 kg (22 lbs)
2. "a": 9 - 11 mm (0.35 - 0.43 in.)
NOTE: When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension to 7 - 9 mm (0.28 - 0.35 in.).

Fig 1: Checking & Adjusting Belt Tension
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to proper tension by displacing generator position.
Tighten generator adjusting bolt and pivot bolt.

Fig 2: Tightening Generator Adjusting Bolt & Pivot Bolt
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Connect negative cable at battery terminal.