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Engine Block Assemble

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Reference: ENGINE BLOCK CLEANING AND INSPECTION 

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block-To-Cylinder Head Alignment Dowels
G05468813Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Install the cylinder block-to-cylinder head alignment dowels.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Oil Gallery Expansion Plug
    G05468814Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Install the NEW front oil gallery expansion plug.
  3. Ensure the NEW front oil gallery expansion plug is installed to the proper depth.
    Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Block-To-Transmission Alignment Dowels
    G05468815Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Install the cylinder block-to-transmission alignment dowels.
    Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Expansion Plugs
    G05468816Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Apply the RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent on the NEW coolant expansion plugs.
  6. Install the NEW coolant expansion plugs.
  7. Ensure the NEW coolant expansion plugs are installed to the proper depth.
    Fig 5: Identifying M20 Left Side Oil Gallery Threaded Plug
    G05468817Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent on the threads of the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  9. Install the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug to 31 N.m (23 lb ft)  .

    Fig 6: Identifying M14 Left Side Coolant Drain Threaded Plug
    G05468818Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent on the threads of the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug.
  11. Install the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug to 31 N.m (23 lb ft)  .

    Fig 7: Identifying M14 Rear Oil Gallery Threaded Plug
    G05468819Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  12. Apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent on the threads of the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug.
  13. Install the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug to 31 N.m (23 lb ft)  .

    Fig 8: Identifying M14 Right Side Coolant Drain Threaded Plug
    G05468820Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent on the threads of the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug.
  15. Install the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug to 31 N.m (23 lb ft)  .

    Fig 9: Identifying M14 Right Side Oil Gallery Threaded Plug
    G05468821Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  16. Apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent on the threads of the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug.
  17. Install the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug to 31 N.m (23 lb ft)  .

    Fig 10: Identifying Cylinder Block-To-Oil Pan Alignment Dowels
    G05468822Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  18. Install the cylinder block-to-oil pan alignment dowels.
    Fig 11: Identifying Right Front Oil Pan Rail Oil Gallery Expansion Plug
    G05468823Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  19. Install the NEW right front oil pan rail oil gallery expansion plug.
  20. Ensure the NEW right front oil pan rail oil gallery expansion plug is installed to the proper depth.
    Fig 12: Identifying Oil Jet And Bolts
    G05468824Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  21. Install the oil jets.
  22. Install the oil jet bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the oil jet bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in)  .

    Fig 13: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor O-Ring
    G05468825Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  23. Install the NEW crankshaft position sensor O-ring, if damaged.
    Fig 14: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor And Bolt
    G05468826Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  24. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  25. Install the crankshaft position sensor bolt.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in)  .

    Fig 15: Identifying Left Knock Sensor And Bolt
    G05468827Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  26. Install the left knock sensor to the cylinder block, as shown.
  27. Install the left knock sensor bolt.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the left knock sensor bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft)  .

  28. Ensure proper sensor orientation.
    Fig 16: Identifying Right Knock Sensor And Bolt
    G05468828Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  29. Install the right knock sensor to the cylinder block, as shown.
  30. Install the right knock sensor bolt.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the right knock sensor bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft)  .

  31. Ensure proper sensor orientation.
    Fig 17: Identifying Block Heater Cartridge
    G05468829Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  32. Install the block heater cartridge, if equipped.

    Reference: CRANKSHAFT AND BEARING INSTALLATION