Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner

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Remove the spark plugs in order to ease crankshaft/engine rotation. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the engine front cover. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
NOTE: If the entire camshaft timing system is not in Stage 2 CAMSHAFT TIMING DRIVE CHAIN ALIGNMENT DIAGRAM (THIRD DESIGN) and CAMSHAFT TIMING DRIVE CHAIN ALIGNMENT DIAGRAM (FOURTH DESIGN) , mark the timing chain and sprockets in order to ensure proper reassembly.
Remove the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to PRIMARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONER REMOVAL (THIRD DESIGN) and PRIMARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONER REMOVAL (FOURTH DESIGN) .