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Front Timing Chain Case: Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove engine room cover using power tool. Refer to [ENGINE ROOM COVER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
  2. Drain engine oil. Refer to [CHANGING ENGINE OIL ]
    CAUTION:
    • Perform this step when engine is cold.
    • Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
  3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to [CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ]
    CAUTION:
    • Perform this step when engine is cold.
    • Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
  4. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Refer to [ENGINE COOLING FAN: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (MOTOR DRIVEN TYPE) ]
  5. Separate engine harnesses removing their brackets from front timing chain case.
  6. Remove EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve, if necessary.
  7. Remove drive belts. Refer to [DRIVE BELTS: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
  8. Remove power steering oil pump from bracket with piping connected, and temporarily secure it aside. Refer to [POWER STEERING OIL PUMP: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
  9. Remove power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to [POWER STEERING OIL PUMP: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
  10. Remove generator. Refer to [GENERATOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - VQ40DE MODELS ]
  11. Remove water bypass hose and water hose clamp.
  12. Remove cooling fan (crankshaft driven type) and fan bracket. Refer to ENGINE COOLING FAN: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE)
  13. Remove water hose at oil cooler.
  14. Remove oil cooler water bypass pipe from front timing chain case. Refer to [Front Timing Chain Case: Exploded View ].
  15. Remove right and left intake valve timing control covers.
    • Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.
      Fig 1: Right And Left Intake Valve Timing Control Covers Loosening Sequence
      G06440912Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    • Cut liquid gasket for removal using Tool.

      Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228) 

      CAUTION: Shaft is internally jointed with camshaft sprocket (INT) center hole. When removing, keep it horizontal until it is completely disconnected.
  16. Remove collared O-rings from front timing chain case (left and right side).
    Fig 2: Identifying Collared O-Rings From Front Timing Chain Case (Left And Right Side)
    G06440913Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  17. Remove A/C compressor bolts and temporarily secure A/C compressor aside. Refer to COMPRESSOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  18. Remove crankshaft pulley as follows:
    1. Remove rear cover and install Tool to hold ring gear in place.

      Tool number : - (J-48761) 

    2. Pull crankshaft pulley with both hands to remove it.
      Fig 3: Loosening Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      G06440917Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
      CAUTION: Do not remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Keep loosened crankshaft pulley bolt in place to protect the crankshaft pulley from dropping.
    3. Pull crankshaft pulley with both hands to remove it.
  19. Loosen two bolts in front of oil pan (upper) in reverse order as shown.
    Fig 4: Oil Pan Bolts Loosen Sequence
    G06440918Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  20. Remove front timing chain case as follows:
    1. Loosen bolts with power tool in reverse order as shown.
      Fig 5: Front Timing Chain Case Bolts Loosen Sequence
      G06440919Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    2. Insert suitable tool into the notch at the top of the front timing chain case as shown (1).
      Fig 6: Inserting Suitable Tool Into Notch At Top Of Front Timing Chain Case
      G06440920Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    3. Pry off case by moving tool as shown (2).
      • Cut liquid gasket for removal using Tool.

        Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228) 

        CAUTION:
        • Do not use screwdriver or something similar.
        • After removal, handle front timing chain case carefully so it does not twist, bend, or warp under a load.
  21. Remove O-rings from rear timing chain case.
    Fig 7: Removing O-rings From Rear Timing Chain Case
    G06440921Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  22. Remove water pump cover and chain tensioner cover from front timing chain case, if necessary.
    • Cut liquid gasket for removal using Tool.

      Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228) 

  23. Remove front oil seal from front timing chain case using suitable tool.
    Fig 8: Removing Front Oil Seal From Front Timing Chain Case Using Suitable Tool
    G06440922Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage front timing chain case.
  24. Remove idler pulley, if necessary. Refer to [Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler Pulley: Removal and Installation ].
  25. Use a scraper to remove all traces of old liquid gasket from front and rear timing chain cases and oil pan (upper), and liquid gasket mating surfaces.
    Fig 9: Removing Traces Of Old Liquid Gasket From Front And Rear Timing Chain Cases
    G06440923Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow gasket fragments to enter oil pan.
    • Remove old liquid gasket from bolt hole and thread.
      Fig 10: Removing Old Liquid Gasket From Bolt Hole And Thread
      G06440924Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  26. Use a scraper to remove all traces of old liquid gasket from water pump cover, chain tensioner cover (if necessary) and intake valve timing control covers.
    Fig 11: Removing Traces Of Liquid Gasket From Water Pump Cover
    G06440925Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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