Suzuki SX4 Belt tensioner, idler pulley and drive belt replacement. 2.0L

2007 Suzuki SX4 with 222,000km or 138,000 miles.
Replacement of idler pulley, tensioner and drive belt.
2.0L Engine. J20A
Parts were ordered from www.rockauto.com

[@jkammerzell]

Thanks! My 2008 SX4 was making “that” noise. Just changed tensioner and pulley, idler pulley, and serpentine belt. Could not have done it myself without this video. So nice to sit down and have the exact parts and tools ready to do the job.

[@spasmonaut10]

Just what I needed - going to do this in the spring once the weather gets a little more comfortable. My wife's Suzuki is overdue for this and sounds just likes yours did. Thanks for putting this up here!

[@SC4211]

Dude, thanks so much for this. You really saved my ass. Didn't even know what a serpentine belt was 24 hours ago, and now I just replaced my snapped one. You're the man.

[@Dom-ey4pt]

your videos make me so happy. i watch them all the time when i need to work on my car

[@ginge_binge]

Your videos have helped me with my Suzuki Sx4 sportback so much. Thank you for creating these! My serpentine belt just slipped off 😅

[@michaelvella8511]

Thank you so much for a great tutorial . The way you explain the process is simply wonderful, and your video production is so clear and helpful.

[@joemachuca2098]

Thank you sir, your videos have helped me so much on pretty much everything with my sx4.

[@106Eddie]

Thanks for the video. My Suzuki has 184k on it and makes the same noise. Going to replace both idlers and belt tonight, and now I know the best approach.

[@joemachuca2098]

I would like to first thank you for all of your SX4 videos. You have no idea how many times you have saved me. Just changed my alternator which was a pain because I had to remove the power steering pump. Now I can't get the p/s pump back in because the pulley is in the way to install the mounting bolts. Figured the only solution would be to remove the pulley. Bought a Pulley removal tool but none of the pullers fit the pulley shaft. Sorry for the long comment but please if you have the time anything helps!!! Thanks!

[@volvosweden]

+Joe Machuca I've gone through a deep puddle which killed my alternator. Towed it home for 80$ 75 for a used alternator and YES, 6 hours to change it. Very difficult. You have to remove the power steering pump to get to the upper bolt on the alternator. It's possible. Good luck.

[@joemachuca2098]

Thank you for your fast response, but I already replaced the alternator(very difficult yes). I can't get the power steering pump back in. The pulley won't allow me to put mounting bolts back in. Did you take pulley off?

[@zuzanaconkova3884]

I had so much fun watching this , I want to learn everything please keep making videos thank you for them all !😇🤗

[@donaldcoetzer4764]

I am an retired automotive machinist, and honestly want to compliment you on an excellent well presented video. Mention the finer details, but hell you get the job done. I used a deep 14mm wrench which worked perfect. All and all job took me about an hour, including pressure cleaning before replacing new parts. I hate dirting my hands. Actually very easy job.

[@volvosweden]

+Donald Coetzer Thx!!

[@petercain4440]

I love how you break it all down … thanks. I’ll be able to keep my car running … especially now that car prices are astronomical!

[@scottjones3038]

Just did the belt replacement only on my 2008 SX4 hatchback. A good tip is to first open the hood so you have 100 times more light in the area. I was also able to push the belt upwards to the rear of the upper pulley, then go up top and work it around the pulley from up top in the engine bay. Trust me, opening the hood and working the belt on to the uppermost pulley from above is the way to go.

[@NotSoFast71]

Mine sounded the same way with 141k miles on it. The tensioner broke on it this morning. I will use this video to help fix it. Thanks in advance.

[@julietjae8390]

Your video is so brilliant. Thanks so much. I've never tackled a job like this before, but thanks to you it was easy. :)

[@javiera9326]

Thanks, it helped me a lot. Today I did the job in an hour and I had everything ready.

[@yonoexisto7833]

almost 4 years later, still useful thank you

[@leomolina9618]

Thank you, Volvosweden....excellent step by step instruction....

[@dougwest5131]

Simple, clear and concise. Even an idiot could follow any of your videos. Thanks for taking the time to show us.

[@svenjohnson2389]

Thanks for the video, again! Clear video and excellent description! Hope things are going well over there in Manitoba! Cheers, from Alberta!

[@hmj1398]

An excellent job like all your videos. Thanks for all you SX4 videos!!

[@Toksicboy]

Thank you, like you said now I know what exactly I am getting into.

[@artkrauchanka1779]

Whoever you are, may God bless you! After watching it, I had no problems or questions to ask! PERFECT VIDEO, EVERY MOMENT IS NICELY COMMENTED. YOU ARE A NATURAL TEACHER! THANK YOU!

[@volvosweden]

Thx so much!

[@Syxtus_outdoors]

Outstanding video! Really good explanation step by step my 2010 suzuki sx4 had identical problem. Thanks for filming ans sharing with us!👍

[@alonsocambronero5663]

Thanks a lot. Your video helped me complete the job. I may add: it you are having trouble, removing the top right engine mount assembly will give you some access from above. It's a bit of a hassle sine you need to remove large bolts and one nut, but it can be helpful.

[@JoseRobles-yk9qm]

Very helpful my friend and don't worry about the plastic pins they always break

[@MrBostony]

awesome thank u for keeping the sx4 alive ... its a great car too bad they had to stop selling it in the US

[@ceeraa2675]

Very helpful....I'm not sure I would have thought to separate the tensioner pulley would have been extremely frustrated trying to figure that out

[@jimbobthedog]

Great job! I have a 2007 Suzuki SX4 as well, and will probably be doing a bunch of repairs that are shown in your videos. Maybe I'll put up a few videos myself. Keep it up!

[@o0crazyboneso0o3]

i like your videos. they are simple and easy to follow

[@proencaneto4819]

Excelente trabalho, obrigado por postar vídeos sobre a mecânica do SX4 👍

[@gametime1334]

I need to change my tensioner this video hopefully 🤞 will help me do it myself. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@Marek_Lukasik]

Thank you, Volvosweden....excellent step by step instruction.

[@richardlabarre7892]

Just did this today in the snow of Vermont. Bypassed defective AC compressor. The belt I used was a 5PK 1545 but I read you can also use the 5PK 1550. Brand doesn't matter.

[@nodularification]

Thank you for the excellent video, now I have confidence to do this job.

[@allancampbell8274]

you are doing a good job and you helped a lot with the video thank you

[@davidkendrick9339]

Thanks for the video, hope to see more. My horn stopped working, now that was fun to replace. I saw the license plate. Mpi 👍

[@RickDurban]

Brilliant - thanks very much - I have exactly the same challenge. If I can only find third party parts here in South Africa that would be great. The workshop quote for this is ZAR 16k whish is insane.😊 Much appreciated. Clearly and simply explained.

[@travismailsa1]

Also struggled to find aftermarket parts here in South Africa.I have just changed done this myself for my moms 2008 SX4. I bought new bearings for the idler pulley and tensioner pulley and replaced the one worn and siezed bearing. Now doing the belt tonight.

[@rickhesslein7125]

Well done, I feel like I understand what it takes to do this job! (Though in my case I have a seized alternator that may require other parts replaced as well). 2011 SX4 / 78,000 mi.

[@volvosweden]

I just replaced a seized alternator on my SX4. I got a used from a wreck for 80$ CAD. Its held by two bolts. The problem is the top bolt. To get to it you need to remove the power steering pump which is not easy. Tool me 4 hours start to finish. Will be posting a video on replacing the alternator very soon.

[@rickhesslein7125]

Thanks for that....I had mine done by a local shop who told me it would be 2.4 hrs. due to having to disconnect part of the intake manifold to get access to the alternator which cost $206 just for the part {and $31 for new drive belt} (saw them online for $112 to $135 or so and up). The above video did not seem to show having to mess with the manifold. I am planning to check with a Suzuki dealer for their price: $260 "lifetime" warrantee re-manufactured + $200 for installation ($793 for Suzuki new alternator!!?)

[@delsarcade]

Well done video. Thanks for sharing. I will be doing my Kizashi.

[@freshflywhite]

I have a suzuki sidekick sport 4x4 with a j18 engine. From what I've seen the engines are pretty much identical. My engine has a sound that's very similar. I've been worried it was the timing chains. I'm going to try this when I have time. Fingers crossed this is the problem. Thanks a lot.

[@clintbrown9246]

Thank you for showing me how to work on my sx4

[@windandkitesurfer]

Great job on the video and explanation! Enough information to convince me to take it to my mechanic instead of trying this myself. Question, in my SX4 (2010) the belt gets frayed on one edge - what is the cause for this do you think?

[@aavanjari]

Shown in an excellent way . Thank you so much

[@FrancisDiola]

You deserve that like and also subscribed. Well done, I have exactly the same sound on my sx4, I will follow these steps and save some money 😊

[@johnway9853]

Great Video, very professional production with simple explanations. Thanks!

[@lindsaybrennan7597]

Awesome instructional video, thank you for sharing!

[@CriticalThinker08]

nice job bud, I just bought a 2007 SX4 after owning a 2010 SX4 that was a total loss after someone hit us. noticing a belt squeal on left turn so going to replace belt tomorrow. have you had any electrical or ground issues with radio lights on but no sound from speakers?

[@pedroruvalcaba3096]

Excellent Video! Thank You!

[@georgenikitopoulos2831]

Very well done. Perfect explanation. Thanks

[@chinoktmaviles7313]

Hi nice video thanks , quick question what size of tires you are using in you sx4 ! Thanks

[@martyjackson4806]

My car sounds the same. Thanks for the parts link. I have the same hole showing the windshield washer fluid in my wheel well too. I just got the car so I have no idea how it got there.

[@volvosweden]

+Marty Jackson Glad it helps.

[@juanramonzapatamercado9971]

Great video... I'll start my adventure tomorrow morning .... 🙂

[@vatoloco8541]

Excelente, magnífico, es usted un buen maestro.

[@patmahone7095]

Very informative and great quality video

[@hanzfm5261]

thanks man tooooop vedio

[@MrDLcruiser]

Job well done and neatly explained. Like your videos, especially the Volvo's because I own a 2000 Volvo V70.

[@volvosweden]

MrDLcruiser THX.

[@tipssminhkhoaaanguyen3536]

MrDLcruiser

[@donsmith9291]

Thanks for the great video. It was very helpful.

[@hamzafox2000]

Thanks a lot for this useful video

[@MadWeiner]

Excellent instruction.

[@tumelomaketekete2771]

Awesome video, thanks a million!

[@haimtop567]

Hi, Thank you for the great video. Could you please share the link to the parts?

[@beardymcwhisky]

Thank you for your SX4 videos!

[@volvosweden]

+Ky Lane More to come. Thx

[@beardymcwhisky]

Thank you sir!

[@kylane6293]

Also, be careful jacking up from the front bar, I had a mechanic do that to mine, and it bent it, and it would hit the engine casing. Nothing a bend back didnt fix, but be careful :)

[@robertlee4172]

Great job!

[@tonyreyes4120]

mines sounds like a muffler.. but is not the muffler.. so they replacing my pulley and belt bcz it makes a weird noise. maneke checked my muffler and they told me is in perfect condition.. so idk if is really the pulley

[@bryanhndzvalencia9766]

Good video. Where do you get the repair manual to see on pc?

[@dannydean9582]

Thanks great video very useful information

[@ju2067]

Great video! This helped alot on my Vitara. I found putting the belt on easier using a ratchet and extension to push the tensioner, the belt already around the ratchet AND putting the belt around the alternator pulley LAST (it's smaller and easier to slip on).

[@dubucp76]

just bought one with a bad alternator..starting to think the splash guards arent working with all the work youve had to do on your pulleys and alternator...im going to upgrade that when i change the alternator...

[@jhogan2876]

Thank you!

[@sexypanda67]

very good !!!

[@alexandersanchez3471]

Your the man my friend!

[@beastfocker]

awesome video brother!!

[@volvosweden]

+beastfocker Thx! No problems since the repair.

[@obihin]

Can you make video on how to change the starter?

[@Cris_hp]

Que correa utiliza 5pk o 6pk ? Mi sx4 2008 j20A. Gracias

[@marketingmajor8126]

This is actually a common problem with the SX4 model as well as the Grand Vitara, but in reality has more to do with the parts that it does with the car itself. To those of you who wish to do this replacement job yourself, there are things you can do to help the pulley and belt last much longer and remain in great condition so as to not need such frequent replacements, which of course will also save you money. There are a couple instruction videos that will explain how you can do this. I will post them here for you so that you can check them out. Pulley - kzbin.info/www/bejne/opfCpKeqpMesr7s And Belt kzbin.info/www/bejne/moO7nKdsecycas0

[@Tulitustitus]

marketing major the idle pulley in this engine have a shim?

[@marketingmajor8126]

@@Tulitustitus I can only speak as to the North American version of the SX$ but there should not be a shim for the idler pulley. I'm guessing that you have installed an aftermarket idler pulley the belt was not lining up properly with the pulley afterwards?

[@Tulitustitus]

@@marketingmajor8126 thanks for the reply, the problem was the new belt was coming off and the pulleys chew the outside part of it after I replaced a noisy idle pulley, I was thinking it was missing a shim because something hit the floor when I pulled out but I didn’t find anything. I checked the others pulleys and they looked fine and aligned but that wasn’t true, the water pump pulley was walking in and out on high rpms,i replaced the water pump and the problem is gone

[@jimmoiscuderiaolive3408]

thank you !!

[@maum2732]

Seriously you are a hero!

[@volvosweden]

Never knew. Thx

[@carlosribeirobh1]

Amazing

[@teampuertoricoracing]

Excelente vídeo!!! Thank you so much!!!😃👍

[@masonmystery]

was that remote start something you installed or was it factory?

[@harrydavidaererua8017]

When undoing washer off the pulleys,note very carefully which way they go on.If put on incorrectly they wot act like a dust cover to the bearing they are protecting.

[@nawrasnana1730]

Thanks guys the day i' m change for my sx4 nice vidéo complete thank you that's vidéo

[@OpannapO]

Good job dude. Very interesting and helpful. Terimakasih

[@bobwalker9636]

great job ty

[@KJ-lc1sd]

where do you find the paper instructions/torque specs? would they be much different for a suzuki aerio?

[@kingroberson8432]

awesome video. how long did the job take? were you suppose to pry that aluminum bar first before it's clip broke?

[@volvosweden]

King Roberson All the job around 2 hours. Not including the tools I had to get it. The pipe can be disconnected carefully from that white plastic clip.

[@manuelmar5504]

Thank You Very much!!!... Keep up the good work ; )

[@maplesplaybot42]

Finally someone who knows how to make a damn video. So many idiots these days making horrible videos, or ones that give bad information. This one is magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BS-te3mn]

Great Vid! Thanks Man!

[@volvosweden]

Glad it helps.

[@Yhf6649]

Thanks .Good video. Good on you.🙂

[@canokrd]

Thanks!

[@daleroberts9068]

Thanks for doing this video .. How long did the job take you to do from start to finish ? 1 hr ? 2 hrs ? Thanks again

[@volvosweden]

Less than 2 hours.

[@Mr.Man1900s]

Where did you get your remote startup for your suzuki sx4?

[@leobetcher7342]

please help, when I looked at my idler pully the nut was gone, What type of nut does it use, 14mm but what thread?

[@smallcnclathes]

Do you still have the SX4? From all the videos, you have done a lot of work on it.

[@jesusjaquez9393]

Gracias, excelente

[@smallcnclathes]

Are you starting and stopping the engine with the remote?

[@salehsiami6681]

Would u do it either in Volvo 🙏

[@rapidotorpedo]

since you own a sx4, what would you say about its reliability? Does it have a lot of issues or just regular wear and tear, have there been some expensive repairs? Does it have any weak points the are common failures? What mileage is your car, how long have you owned it?

[@Diablothein]

Main thing you need to be concerned about is the catalytic converter clogging up. Mine clogged at 100,900 mi. Burned the front o2 sensor, replacement cost $650 USD for catalytic converter, o2 sensor, and labor.