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Engine Controls - Specifications: Adjustments Suzuki Sidekick I

ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS

ApplicationMiles
Valve Clearance
Samurai & Sidekick15,000
Swift
DOHC(1)
SOHC15,000
(1) Hydraulic lash adjusters are used and no adjustment is required.
(1)Hydraulic lash adjusters are used and no adjustment is required.

ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (NEW BELT) - SAMURAI

Application(1) Deflection: In. (mm)
Water Pump Belt.24-.35 (6.1-8.9)
(1) Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(1)Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (NEW BELT) - SAMURAI

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (NEW BELT) - SIDEKICK

Application(1) Deflection: In. (mm)
A/C Belt.24-.35 (6.1-8.9)
Power Steering Belt.24-.35 (6.1-8.9)
Water Pump Belt.24-.32 (6.1-8.1)
(1) Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(1)Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (NEW BELT) - SIDEKICK

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (NEW BELT) - SWIFT

Application(1) Deflection: In. (mm)
A/C Belt
With Power Steering.31-.39 (8-10)
Without Power Steering.20-.22 (5-6.5)
Power Steering Belt.31-.39 (8-10)
Water Pump Belt.24-.32 (6.1-8.1)
(1) Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(1)Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (NEW BELT) - SWIFT