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nowhere. it has a timing chain that should last forever as long as you keep your oil in good shape. doesn't matter if you have a 4 cylinder or a v6, they both use chains.
You have a timing chain that is good for the life of the engine. The only thing that could need replacing is the chain tensioner if it starts to make noise.
I do not think the Vitara came out with 1.5l motor, if you have the V6 motor it is a chain driven motor and they are known to be on the noisy side which according to Suzuki is normal until it gets very noisy!!!
I am hoping for you sake it is a v6 instead of a 4 cylinder, on the v6 you take off the belt then the water pump pulley on top closest to the front with 4 10mm bolts, then when the pulley is off you take off the 8mm bolts take off the pump clean off the old gasket material put the new gasket on the new pump and reverse the procedure. on the 4cylinder however it involves removing the timing chain cover the chain and a bit more
sorry i didnt see the TIMING belt in the title -
GMC recommends replacing Timing belt at 71,000 miles....
however your particular vehicle may have a timing CHAIN.
The 4.3L engine is the only engine covered by this guide which uses a timing chain and gear (sprocket) assembly to turn the camshaft. The 2.5L engine uses a direct gear drive (without a chain).
Only replace the chain if after inspecting it - it is worn or damaged! You don't adjust timing chain-you replace it or the tensioner
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Standard Answer for Timing Belts/Chains: 100,000 to 120,000 miles is when the Timing Belts/Chains start malfunctioning or failing. Some people want to go ahead and change them before malfunctions/failures happen. I just replaced mine on 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan which just turned 100K. Most Timing Belt/Chain failures will cause more costly engine damage when these fail, including a need to replace/rebuild an entire engine.
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