Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. 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 the following figure.
CAUTION:
- Use special tool to prevent unnecessary load on 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 (0.0492 in.)
  
  Length: 25 mm (0.98 in.)
  
  Strength: 7T
Special Tool
1. 09917-68221
Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove crankshaft pulley (1).
Use special tools as shown in figure if it is hard to remove.

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 TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove timing chain cover bolts, then remove timing chain cover with engine hook.
Remove crankshaft oil seal from timing chain cover using flat-end screwdriver or the like, if necessary.
Remove oil control valve from timing chain cover if necessary, see OCV Removal and Installation .