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Service Manual Update For Resealing Front Timing Chain Cover (TS 12 01074)

WARNING: This page is about the Vitara JLS, 4D Utility, 1.6, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 2004-01-06
Reference number: TS 12 01074

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR RESEALING FRONT TIMING CHAIN COVER

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR RESEALING FRONT TIMING CHAIN COVER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 12 01074, Date of Issue:  January 7, 2004
SUZUKI: 1999 - 2004 VITARA (SQ420) , GRAND VITARA (SQ625), & GRAND VITARA XL-7 (JA 627)
SECTION: ENGINE

CONDITION

Oil leaking from timing chain cover.

CORRECTION

The sealant application area for Suzuki Bond No. 1207B, part no. 99104-31140, has been increased. Please update affected service manuals.

AFFECTED SERVICE MANUALS

Manual Name Manual Number Corresponding Engine Type
SIDEKICK 1800 (SV418) Supplementary Service Manual 99501-61A##-33E J18
GRAND VITARA (SQ416/SQ420/SQ625) Service Manual 99500-65D##-33E J20/H25
GRAND VITARA (SQ625) Service Manual 99500-67D00-33E H25
GRAND VITARA XL-7(JA627) Service Manual 99500-52D##-33E J20/H25/H27
GRAND VITARA/XL-7 (SQ416/SQ420/SQ625/JA627) Service Manual 99500-52D##-33E J20/H25/H27
ESTEEM 1800(SY418) Supplementary Service Manual 99501-60G##-33E J18
ESTEEM 1600/1800 (SY416/SY418) Service Manual 99500-60G##-33E J18
AERIO(RH420/RH423) Service Manual 99500-54G##-33E J20/J23
Fig 1: Updated Information For H25 And H27 Engine Models
G02569092Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Fig 2: Updated Information For J18, J20 And J23 Engine Models
G02569093Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.