Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7 Owner's Manual page 73

3B1-2 POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM
Power Steering (P/S) Pump
Power steering (P/S) pump specification :
The specification of this power steering pump is the same as the specification of the same section in the service
manual mentioned in this manual except for data of relieved pressure shown below.
Relieved pressure :
7850 kPa (78.5 kg/cm
General Description
2
, 1116 psi)
Diagnosis
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt
Belt inspection
Check P/S pump drive belt (1) is free from any damage and prop-
erly fitted in pulley groove.
Belt tension check
Check belt tension by measuring how much it deflects when
pushed at arrow point (2) between pulleys with about 10 kg (22
lb) force.
Deflection of P/S belt :
4 – 7 mm (0.16 – 0.28 in.)
Belt tension adjustment
1) To adjust P/S pump drive belt (1) tension, loosen tension
2) Adjust belt tension to above specification.
Tightening torque
Tension pulley bolts (a) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lb-ft)
[A] : With A/C
[B] : Without A/C
pulley bolts (3) and turn tension pulley (4) using hexagon
wrench.
Then tighten tension pulley bolts (3) to specified torque.
5. P/S pump pulley
6. A/C compressor pulley (if equipped)
7. Crankshaft pulley