How to install the alternator belt in a 2008 Suzuki xl-7?
which engine option, you do know belts are not same on all engines right? fact.
2.7L V6 or bigger? IDN.
same on all cars. (answering in generic form do to above)
loosen the tension-er.
take off old
put back new
and if not a spring tension-er,set proper tension
the fSM cover all this.
why not read the manual, RTM?
here is one example (get the book, RTM or see alldata.com)
2008 xl7 engine
Removal Procedure
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
Remove the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side .
Remove the right side engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side .
Lower the vehicle
Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
Slide the drive belt off of the belt idler pulley (1).
Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
Remove the drive belt from the accessory drive pulleys.
end remove
beg, install
Install the drive belt to the crankshaft pulley, the tensioner and the generator.
Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise.
Install the drive belt to the idler pulley (1).
NOTE
Important: Ensure the drive belt is properly aligned and seated into the grooves of the accessory drive pulleys.
Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
Raise the vehicle.
Install the right side engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side .
Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side .
Lower the vehicle.
Install the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side .
Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
Install the the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
end.
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