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1ST Timing Chain And Chain TENSIONER Removal And Installation: Installation

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Reference: 1ST TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN TENSIONER INSPECTION 

  1. Check timing pulley key (1) of crankshaft is on specified position as shown in figure.
  2. Install 1st timing chain crankshaft sprocket (2) to crankshaft as shown in figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Timing Pulley Key Of Crankshaft
    G04807377Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Check timing mark on RH (No. 2) bank intake camshaft as shown in figure.
    Fig 2: Identifying Knock Pin Of Intake Camshaft
    G04807378Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Install RH (No. 2) bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket (1) noting the following points.
    • The sprocket should be set in such way that its timing marks (4) can be seen.
    • Camshaft (2) should be held stationary by using a spanner at its hexagonal parts (3) as shown in figure.

      Tightening torque 

      RH (No. 2) bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket bolt a: 80 N.m (8.0 kg-m, 58.0 lb-ft) 

      Fig 3: Installing RH (No. 2) Bank 1st Timing Chain Intake Camshaft Sprocket
      G04807379Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Install timing chain tensioner (1) as shown in figure.

    Tightening torque 

    Timing chain tensioner nut b: 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner Nut & Spacer
    G04807380Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install 1st timing chain by aligning match marks (2) on RH silver plate (1) of 1st timing chain and RH (No. 2) bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket (3).
    Fig 5: Aligning Match Marks
    G04807381Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Apply oil to bush of idler sprocket No. 2.
  8. Install idler sprocket No. 2 and sprocket shaft.
  9. Install idler sprocket No. 2 by aligning match marks (2) on LH silver plate (1) of 1st timing chain.
    Fig 6: Identifying Idler Sprocket No. 2 & Sprocket Shaft
    G04807382Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Install crankshaft sprocket by aligning match marks (2) on yellow plate (1) of 1st timing chain and crankshaft timing sprocket.

    To install it, fit a spanner to hexagonal part at the center of RH (No. 2) bank intake camshaft to turn a little.

    CAUTION: Do not turn camshaft more than necessary. If turned excessively, valve and piston may get damaged.
    Fig 7: Identifying Crankshaft & Aligning Match Marks
    G04807383Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Apply oil to bearing of idler sprocket No. 1.
  12. Install idler sprocket No. 1.

    Tightening torque 

    Idler sprocket No. 1 bolt c: 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 8: Identifying Idler Sprocket No. 1
    G04807384Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. With latch of tensioner adjuster No. 1 returned and plunger (1) pushed back into body, insert stopper (3) into latch (2) and body.

    After inserting it, check to make sure that plunger (1) will not come out.

    Fig 9: Inserting Stopper Into Latch & Body
    G04807385Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Install timing chain tensioner adjuster No. 1 (1).

    Tightening torque 

    Timing chain tensioner adjuster No. 1 bolt a: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

  15. Pull out stopper (3) from adjuster No. 1 (1).
    Fig 10: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner
    G04807386Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  16. Install timing chain guide No. 1 (2) and No. 2 (1).

    Tightening torque 

    Timing chain guide No. 1 and No. 2 bolt a: 9 N.m (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 11: Identifying Guide Bolt
    G04807387Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  17. Check each aligned timing marks as shown in figure.
    Fig 12: View Of Aligned Timing Marks
    G04807388Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  18. Install LH (No. 1) bank 2nd timing chain. Refer to LH (NO. 1) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN TENSIONER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  19. Install timing chain cover. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  20. Install oil pans referring to OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  21. Install cylinder head covers referring to CYLINDER HEAD COVERS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  22. Install intake manifold, intake collector and electric throttle body assembly referring to INTAKE COLLECTOR AND INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  and ELECTRIC THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  23. Install engine assembly to vehicle referring to ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .