Tracker Off-Road 800SX Service Manual page 70

MF088A
9. Install a new timing belt keeping the timing marks
aligned; then push tensioner arm in the direction of
the arrow until the gap between the tensioner and
water pump housing is 5 mm (0.2 in.) and tighten the
tensioner cap screw securely.
MF089A
10. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two turns, aligning
the timing marks again; then loosen the tensioner cap
screw and apply pressure to the arm so as to obtain a
belt deflection of 5 mm (0.2 in.) midway between the
pulleys when applying a force of 20-30 N (4-6 lb.).
MF089B
11. Tighten the tensioner cap screw to 18.5 ft-lb (25 N-m).
12. Install the belt guide on the crankshaft; then install
the lower and upper timing belt drive covers.
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MF161A
13. Install the water pump pulley and tighten to 7.7 ft-lb
(10 N-m); then install the crankshaft drive pulley;
then tighten the crankshaft bolt to specifications.
14. Install the serpentine belt and tighten to specifica-
tions by prying the alternator in the direction of the
arrow; then tighten the alternator mounting bolt (A)
and adjuster cap screw (B) to specifications.
MF057C
15. Connect the negative battery cable to the negative
post on the battery.
WATER PUMP
Removing
1. Remove the serpentine belt.
2. Drain the coolant (see Fuel/Lubrication/Cooling).
3. Remove the four cap screws securing the water
pump pulley; then remove the water pump pulley;
then remove the timing belt cover.
MOD589
4. Remove the three cap screws securing the water
pump; then remove the water pump.