Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: TIMING CHAIN COVER INSPECTION

Reverse removal sequence to install timing chain cover noting the following points.

Clean sealing surface on timing chain cover, crankcase, cylinder block and cylinder heads. Remove oil, old sealant, and dust from sealing surface.

Fig 1: Identifying Timing Chain Cover
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Apply sealant "A" to timing chain cover sealing surface area as shown in figure.
"A": Water tight sealant 99000-31250 SUZUKI Bond No.1207F

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Chain Cover Sealant Application Area
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Apply sealant "B" to mating surfaces of cylinder head and cylinder block as shown.
"B": Water tight sealant 99000-31140 SUZUKI Bond No.1207B

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head And Cylinder Block Sealant Application Area
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Apply engine oil to new oil seal lip and water pump O-ring. Using special tool (bearing installer), install new oil seal (2) with its surface is flash with edge of timing chain cover (1).
Special Tool

(D): 09913-75510

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Seal, Timing Chain Cover & Special Tool
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Install timing chain cover.
Tightening torque

Timing chain cover bolt: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
Apply engine oil to O-ring of CKP sensor and install CKP sensor (4) to timing chain cover.
Tightening torque

CKP sensor bolt b: 6 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 4.5 lb-ft)
Install crankshaft pulley (1).
To lock crankshaft pulley, use special tool (camshaft pulley holder) with it at shown in figure.

Special Tool

(A): 09917-68221

Tightening torque

Crankshaft pulley bolt a: 150 N.m (15 kg-m, 108.5 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Identifying CKP Sensor, Bolt, Wrench, Crankshaft Pulley And Special Tool
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NOTE: Be sure to use the following bolt for fixing special tool to crank pulley.
Bolt size: M8, P1.25 L=45 mm
Strength: 7T

Fig 6: Identifying Bolt Length
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