How to replace serpentine belt?

Hi,

The serpentine belt on this vehicle requires the engine mount to be removed for replacement. You will need to support the engine to do this.

Note: You indicate a 1.5L engine. The only engine listed is a 2.0L. Please confirm that for me.

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Here are the directions. The attached pics correlate with the directions. Note that the directions explain belt removal. You will need to reverse the directions for replacement.

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1. Record the radio presets. Place the vehicle securely on a hoist. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise the vehicle and remove the right engine under cover. Lower the vehicle enough to work in the engine compartment. Position a floor jack under the oil pan. Place a piece of wood, such as a 4 inch piece of a 2x4, between the pan and the jack pad. Raise the jack just enough to relieve the weight of the engine from the engine mount.

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2. Pull the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor out of the air cleaner grommet with plug connected. Loosen indicated clamp and remove two indicated bolts. Pull the air cleaner assembly out of the engine compartment.

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3. Remove the engine mount bracket and engine mount as an assembly.

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4. Pry the P/S Pump Pulley outward with a small pry bar or flat screw driver at position "B" to remove any thrust play. While holding pressure on the pulley measure the clearance between the timing cover and the serpentine belt at point "A" using a feeler gauge. If the distance measured is between 2.0 mm and 3.3 mm continue to the next step. If the distance measured is less than 2.0 mm or greater than 3.3 do not continue. This procedure has already been done or there is another problem that must be diagnosed. DO NOT bend the pulley, only slight pressure is required.

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5. Remove the Serpentine Belt by turning the tensioner in the indicated direction.

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Let me know if this helps. Note that the directions indicate placing a jack under the engine oil pan to relieve pressure from the motor mount. Make sure to place a piece of wood (2x4 between the jack and the pan in accordance with the directions. Otherwise, pan damage is possible.

Let me know if you have other questions

Take care,
Joe

Hi,

You are very welcome. The engine you have is different than what is offered here.

Here is a link that shows what was offered here in 2002. It may be similar to what you have. Let me know if it helps.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/suzuki/aerio/2002

Joe