Auxiliary belt replacement: Suzuki Gr Vitara DW10 drivebelt 2.0 TDI (RHZ)

Step-by-step auxiliary belt replacement for the Suzuki Gr Vitara DW10 drivebelt 2.0 TDI (RHZ): 54 steps.

Workshop procedure for SUZUKI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

54 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0, TDI

Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
Special tools named: locking pin

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At removal, mark the direction of rotation; when refitting ensure the drive belt rotates in the same direction

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

RHZ

📐 61 workshop diagrams for RHZ

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

Gr Vitara RHZ (DW10) drivebelt — RHZ · diagram 1

Gr Vitara RHZ (DW10) drivebelt — RHZ · diagram 2

Gr Vitara RHZ (DW10) drivebelt — RHZ · diagram 3

Gr Vitara RHZ (DW10) drivebelt — RHZ · diagram 4

Gr Vitara RHZ (DW10) drivebelt — RHZ · diagram 5

Gr Vitara RHZ (DW10) drivebelt — RHZ · diagram 6

Gr Vitara RHZ (DW10) drivebelt — RHZ · diagram 7

Gr Vitara RHZ (DW10) drivebelt — RHZ · diagram 8

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📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

Vehicles without air conditioning:
Used belt:
Removal:
Use a special tool:
Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise

RHZ? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →

Remove the drive belt
New belt:
Removal:
Use a special tool:
Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise
Lock the tensioner; use a locking pin
Loosen the eccentric idler pulley
Remove the drive belt
Vehicles with air conditioning:
Used belt:
Removal:
Use a special tool:
Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise
Remove the drive belt
New belt:
Removal:
Use a special tool:
Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise
Lock the tensioner; use a locking pin
Loosen the eccentric idler pulley
Remove the drive belt

Installation and checks

Note: At removal, mark the direction of rotation; when refitting ensure the drive belt rotates in the same direction
Installation:
Turn the tensioner clockwise
Fit the drive belt
Installation:
Refit the ancillary drive belt
Unlock the tensioner
Use a special tool:
Hold the eccentric idler pulley
Tighten the idler pulley
Turn the crankshaft clockwise
4 turns
Refit the locking pin
Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tool does not fit
Note: At removal, mark the direction of rotation; when refitting ensure the drive belt rotates in the same direction
Installation:
Turn the tensioner clockwise
Refit the ancillary drive belt
Installation:
Refit the ancillary drive belt
Unlock the tensioner
Use a special tool:
Hold the eccentric idler pulley
Tighten the idler pulley
Turn the crankshaft clockwise
4 turns
Refit the locking pin
Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tool does not fit

Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.