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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark
G04841524Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Ensure the crankshaft sprocket is installed with the timing mark (1) visible.
    Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket
    G04841525Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Install the crankshaft sprocket on to the nose of the crankshaft.
  3. Align the notch in the crankshaft sprocket with the pin in the crankshaft.
  4. Slide the crankshaft sprocket on the crankshaft nose until the crankshaft sprocket contacts the step in the crankshaft.
    Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark
    G04841526Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Ensure the crankshaft is in the stage one timing position with the crankshaft sprocket timing mark (1) aligned to the stage one timing mark on the oil pump cover (2) using the EN 46111. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING DRIVE CHAIN ALIGNMENT DIAGRAM (THIRD DESIGN)  and CAMSHAFT TIMING DRIVE CHAIN ALIGNMENT DIAGRAM (FOURTH DESIGN) .
    Fig 4: Identifying Primary Camshaft Timing Chain
    G04841527Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install the primary camshaft timing chain. Refer to PRIMARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN INSTALLATION (THIRD DESIGN)  and PRIMARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN INSTALLATION (FOURTH DESIGN) .
  7. Install the primary upper camshaft drive chain guide. Refer to PRIMARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE INSTALLATION - UPPER (THIRD DESIGN)  and PRIMARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE INSTALLATION - UPPER (FOURTH DESIGN) .
  8. Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to PRIMARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONER INSTALLATION (THIRD DESIGN)  and PRIMARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONER INSTALLATION (FOURTH DESIGN) .
  9. Install the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain. Refer to SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE (THIRD DESIGN)  and SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE (FOURTH DESIGN) .
  10. Install the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide. Refer to SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE (THIRD DESIGN)  and SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE (FOURTH DESIGN) .
  11. Install the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain shoe. Refer to SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN SHOE INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE (THIRD DESIGN)  and SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN SHOE INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE (FOURTH DESIGN) .
  12. Install the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONER INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE (THIRD DESIGN)  and SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONER INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE (FOURTH DESIGN) .
  13. Install the spark plugs. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  14. Install the engine front cover. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
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