Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the camshaft sensors. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE and REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Cover Rail
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Rotate the crankshaft with the EN 46111 until the camshafts are in a neutral (low tension) position. The camshaft flats will be parallel with the camshaft cover rail (1).

Fig 2: Loosening Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt
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CAUTION: Refer to TORQUE REACTION AGAINST TIMING DRIVE CHAIN NOTICE .
NOTE:
- Use an open-end wrench at the camshaft hex to prevent camshaft/engine rotation.
- DO NOT remove the camshaft position actuator bolt at this time.
Loosen the camshaft position actuator bolt.
NOTE: Ensure that the tips of the EN 46108 are fully engaged into the timing chain (3 and 4).

Fig 3: Identifying Timing Chain
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Install the EN 46108 (1 and 2) in order to retain the timing chain.
Firmly tighten the EN 46108 nuts.

Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Timing Chain Mark
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NOTE: Ensure that the camshaft timing chain and the camshaft position actuators are marked for proper assembly.
Mark the timing chain and the respective locations on camshaft position actuators (15-18).
Remove the camshaft position actuator bolt.
Remove the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft. Refer to CAMSHAFT REMOVAL - RIGHT SIDE .