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Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Installation (Third Design)

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.

Special Tool 

EN 46105 Camshaft Locking Tool 

EN 46111 Crankshaft Rotation Socket 

EN 46112 Tensioner Retraction Pins 

J 45027 Tensioner Tool 

Fig 1: Identifying Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner
G04842247Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Ensure that the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner (3) is being installed.
    Fig 2: Resetting Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Plunger Using J 45027
    G04842248Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Using the J 45027, reset the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner plunger.
    Fig 3: Installing Plunger Into Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Body
    G04842249Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Install the plunger into the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner body.
    Fig 4: Inserting EN 46112 Into Hole Of Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Body
    G04842250Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Compress the plunger into the body and lock the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner by inserting the EN 46112 into the access hole in the side of the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner body.
  5. Slowly release pressure on the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. The primary camshaft drive chain tensioner should remain compressed.
    Fig 5: Identifying Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner, Gasket & Bolt
    G04842251Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install a NEW primary camshaft drive chain tensioner gasket to the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
  7. Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner bolts through the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner and gasket.
  8. Ensure the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner mounting surface on the engine block does not have any burrs or defects that would degrade the sealing of the NEW primary camshaft drive chain tensioner gasket.
    Fig 6: Identifying Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner & Bolt
    G04842252Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Place the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner into position and loosely install the bolts to the block.
    Fig 7: Identifying Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Gasket Tab
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    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  10. Verify the proper placement of the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner gasket tab (1).
    1. First Pass

      Tightening torque 

      Tighten the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in)  .

    2. Final Pass

      Tightening torque 

      Tighten the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft)  .

      Fig 8: Pulling EN 46112 From Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner
      G04842254Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Release the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner by pulling out the EN 46112 and unlocking the tensioner plunger.
    Fig 9: Identifying Left Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Timing Mark
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  12. Verify the primary and left secondary camshaft drive chain timing mark alignments (1-12). Also refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING DRIVE CHAIN ALIGNMENT DIAGRAM (THIRD DESIGN)  and CAMSHAFT TIMING DRIVE CHAIN ALIGNMENT DIAGRAM (FOURTH DESIGN)  - Stage One.
    Fig 10: Identifying Special Tool (EN 46105-1)
    G04842256Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Remove the EN 46105-1 from the rear of the left camshafts.
    Fig 11: Aligning Timing Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark And Oil Pump Cover
    G04842257Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Using the EN 46111, rotate the crankshaft and crankshaft sprocket from the stage 1 alignment position (1) to the stage 2 alignment position (2), 115 crankshaft degrees, in order to install the right secondary camshaft drive chain components.
    Fig 12: Identifying EN 46105-2 Onto Rear Of Left Camshafts
    G04842258Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  15. Install the EN 46105-2 onto the rear of the left camshafts.
    Fig 13: Identifying EN 46105-1 Onto Rear Of Right Camshafts
    G04842259Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  16. Install the EN 46105-1 onto the rear of the right camshafts.

    Reference: SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE (THIRD DESIGN) .