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Installation Procedure

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CAUTION: Engine camshaft timing drive system has 2 different designs. Prior to performing repair procedures, refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING DRIVE DESIGN IDENTIFICATION . Ensure engine is in the correct stage (one or two).
Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Timing Chain Mark
G04841561Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
NOTE:
  • Ensure that the marks on the camshaft position actuators and the timing chain (15-18) are aligned.
  • DO NOT tighten the camshaft position actuator bolt at this time.
  1. Locate the camshafts to the cylinder head and assemble the camshaft actuators to the camshafts.
  2. Install the camshafts and the camshaft bearing caps. Refer to CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE .
  3. Remove the EN 46108.
  4. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER INSTALLATION .
    Fig 2: Tightening Camshaft Position Actuators
    G04841562Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    NOTE: Use an open-end wrench at the camshaft hex to prevent camshaft/engine rotation.
  5. Install and tighten the camshaft position actuators. Refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE INTAKE (THIRD DESIGN) , CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE INTAKE (FOURTH DESIGN) , CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST (THIRD DESIGN)  and CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST (FOURTH DESIGN) .
  6. Install the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  7. Install the camshaft sensors. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE and INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  8. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  9. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .