Timing Chain Cover Removal And Installation: Removal

Remove engine assembly from vehicle. Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove electric throttle body assembly with intake collector and intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE COLLECTOR AND INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION and ELECTRIC THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove cylinder head covers. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVERS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove P/S pump and A/C compressor (if equipped) drive belt referring to P/S PUMP AND A/C COMPRESSOR (IF EQUIPPED) DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove water pump and generator drive belt. Refer to WATER PUMP AND GENERATOR DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove water pump pulley.
Remove thermostat cap. Refer to THERMOSTAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove P/S pump bracket. Refer to P/S HOSE/PIPE COMPONENTS .
Remove oil pans. Refer to OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove crankshaft pulley bolt (1). To lock crankshaft pulley, use special tool (camshaft pulley holder) as shown in figure.
Special Tool
1. 09917-68221
  
  Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
NOTE: Be sure to use the following bolt for fixing special tool to crankshaft pulley.
Bolt size: M8, P1.25 L=45 mm
Strength: 7T

Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Dimension
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove crankshaft pulley (1).
If it is hard to remove, use special tools (Steering wheel remover, Bearing puller attachment) as shown in figure.

If bolts of steering wheel remover are too long, replace them with those of suitable length.

Special Tool
1. 09944-36011
2. 09926-58010
  
  Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Pulley
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove timing chain cover.