Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki XL-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
Drain engine oil.
Drain coolant referring to COOLANT DRAINING .
Remove throttle body and intake manifold referring to THROTTLE BODY AND INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. .
Remove cylinder head covers. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVERS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove P/S pump (A/C compressor) drive belt. Refer to P/S PUMP DRIVE BELT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT.
Remove cooling fan, fan clutch and water pump pulley. Refer to COOLING FAN AND FAN CLUTCH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
Remove radiator. Refer to RADIATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
Remove thermostat cap. Refer to THERMOSTAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
Remove P/S pump and P/S pump bracket. Refer to P/S PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
Raise vehicle.
Remove oil pan. 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

(A): 09917-68221

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Bolt, Wrench And Special Tool
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 Bolt Length

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

(B): 09944-36011

(C): 09926-58010

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley And Special Tools
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Disconnect CKP sensor connector and remove CKP sensor if necessary.
Remove timing chain cover.