Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT .
Remove the left bank camshaft cover. Refer to CAMSHAFT COVER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .
Remove the camshaft sensors. Refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT - BANK 2 (LEFT SIDE) EXHAUST and CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT - BANK 2 (LEFT SIDE) INTAKE .
Remove the camshaft position actuator solenoid. Refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR SOLENOID VALVE SOLENOID REPLACEMENT - BANK 2 (LEFT SIDE) INTAKE .
Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Cover Rail
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Rotate the crankshaft with the EN 46111 until the camshafts are in a neutral (low tension) position. The camshaft flats will be parallel with the camshaft cover rail (1).

Fig 2: Loosening Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt
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CAUTION: Refer to TORQUE REACTION AGAINST TIMING DRIVE CHAIN NOTICE .
NOTE:
- Use an open-end wrench at the camshaft hex to prevent camshaft/engine rotation.
- DO NOT remove the camshaft position actuator bolt at this time.
Loosen the camshaft position actuator bolt.

Fig 3: Identifying Bottom Line Scribed In Body Of Tool EN-48313 Is Adjacent To Top Surface Of Cylinder Head
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Unscrew the EN-48313 so that the legs of the tool are retracted.
Insert the EN-48313 between the camshaft actuators, rearward of the timing chain until the bottom line that is scribed in the body of the tool (2) is adjacent to the top surface of the cylinder head (1). This is the approximate installed position.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool EN-48313 Legs Contact Timing Chain
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NOTE: The engine front cover is removed for clarity in the following graphics, but NOT required to perform the procedure.
Ensure that the feet (4) on the legs of the tool are facing the front of the engine.
Partially expand the legs (1, 3) of the EN-48313 by turning the T-shaped handle clockwise.
Insert the leg of the tool (1) behind the timing chain guide (2).
Continue expanding the EN-48313 until the legs (1, 3) contact the timing chain. Do not tighten at this time.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool EN-48313 Foot
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NOTE: Ensure that the foot (1) of the EN-48313 is engaged into one of the link pockets to prevent tool slippage during tightening of the EN-48313.
Hand tighten the EN-48313.
CAUTION: Refer to TORQUE REACTION AGAINST TIMING DRIVE CHAIN NOTICE .
Use an open end wrench on the hex cast into the left intake and exhaust camshafts and rotate the camshafts toward each other in order to create slack in the chain between the actuators.

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool EN-48313
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The EN-48313 is now properly installed to hold the timing chain in position.

Fig 7: Identifying Marks On Timing Chain And Camshaft Position Actuators
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NOTE: Ensure that the camshaft timing chain and the camshaft position actuators are marked for proper assembly.
Mark the timing chain and the respective locations on the camshaft position actuators (1-4).
Remove the camshaft position actuator bolt.
Remove the camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT REMOVAL - LEFT SIDE .