1987 Suzuki Samurai BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Timing Belt Interference Check Menu

TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION (1)

Application Engine Replacement Interval (Miles)
Esteem 1995-96 1.6L 4-Cyl. (3) 60,000
Samurai 1986-95 1.3L 4-Cyl. (3) 60,000
Sidekick
1989 1.3L 4-Cyl. (3) 60,000
1989-96 1.6L 4-Cyl. (3) 60,000
Swift
1989-94 (2) 1.3L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) (3) 60,000
1989-96 1.3L 4-Cyl. (SOHC) (3) 60,000
X-90 1996 1.6L 4-Cyl. (3) 60,000
(1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.
(2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.
(3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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