How do you change timing belt and tensioner on 1998 Matiz SE Plus?

Answer 1

WITH VERY SMALL HANDS!

TRY THE LINK BELOW FOR THE SERVICE MANUAL.

http://195.144.231.67/Matiz/ServiceManual/

This link didn't work for me but I found this one:

http://www.suzukituning.com/Download/Download.htm

Hope this is of some help

Metricmal

Replacement of Timing Belt (TB) - print out SOHC mechanical section from above link and read... 1) Remove RHS front wheel. 2) Remove splash cover plate, 3 nuts and Philips screw below. - this will give you access to the crankshaft pulley and TB cover. 3) Remove alternator and AC belts. 4) Remove crank pulley. (Lock crank with screwdriver in crankcase locking hole below crank case near exhaust pipe.) 5) Remove TB covers top and bottom. 6) Verify timing marks as per service manual before removing old TB. - For familiararity. 7) Remove old TB and tensioner. 8) Inspect tensioner and repack with grease or replace. Use sponge to help compress grease into bearing. 9) Fit tensioner and attach spring. Do not tighten. 10) Check both crank and camshaft pulleys marks are aligned. 11) Fit the TB. Put the TB on the camshaft pulley only about 10mm and hold in place with light clamp. 12) Put the TB around the water pump, tensioner and crank pulley. Slide on gently. 13) Unclamp TB at camshaft pulley and slide on completely. 14) Rotate crank twice and check timing mark. Tighten tensioner bolt. 15) Replace TB covers. 16) Replace crank pulley - use some locktite. Lock crank with screwdriver in crankcase as in 4). 17) Inspect / Replace fanbelts -do NOT over tighten. 18) Replace splash cover plate. 19) Replace Wheel.

> I managed this in about 4hrs work.

I hope this is of some help.

Stormriyder.