Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Service Manual page 15

MAINTENANCE SERVICE
ENGINE
ITEM 1-1
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection and Replacement
WARNING:
All inspection and replacement are to be performed with
ENGINE NOT RUNNING.
Inspection
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness
using mirror under enough lighting.
If any defect exists, replace.
3) Check that belt wear check mark (1) (tension indicator) is within
range "a" using mirror (4) under enough lighting.
If wear check mark (1) is aligned with maximum wear mark (2)
or out of range "a" passing mark (2), replace accessory drive belt
with a new one.
4) Connect negative cable to battery.
3. Zero wear mark
Replacement
Replace belt with a new one referring to GENERATOR in section
6H.
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-5