Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove engine assembly from vehicle, see Engine Assembly Removal and Installation .
Remove crankshaft pulley bolt.
To lock crankshaft pulley (1), use special tool as shown in figure.
CAUTION:
- Use special tool to avoid applying unnecessary load to timing chain, sprockets and any other related parts.
- Use specified bolts (2) to install special tool to crankshaft pulley. Bolt size: M8 Pitch: 1.25 mm
  Length: 25 mm (0.98 in.)
  
  Strength: 7T
Special Tool

(A): 09917-68221

Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Using Special Tool
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove crankshaft pulley (1).
If it is hard to remove, use special tools as shown in figure.

Special Tool
1. 09944-36011
2. 09926-58010
  
  Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Pulley
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove cylinder head cover, see Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation .
Remove oil pan, see OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove tensioner pulley and idler pulley, see ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove timing chain cover by loosing timing chain cover bolts in numerical order ("1" - "17") evenly and gradually.

Fig 3: Identifying Timing Chain Cover Bolts
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove crankshaft oil seal from timing chain cover using flat-head screwdriver or the like, if necessary.
Remove oil seal from timing chain cover if necessary.