Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove engine assembly from vehicle.
2) Remove electric throttle body assembly with intake collector and intake manifold.
3) Remove cylinder head covers.
4) Remove P/S pump and A/C compressor (if equipped) drive belt, referring to P/S Pump and A/C Compressor (If Equipped) Drive Belt Removal and Installation.
5) Remove water pump and generator drive belt.
6) Remove water pump pulley.
7) Remove thermostat cap.
8) Remove P/S pump bracket.
9) Remove oil pans.
10) Remove crankshaft pulley bolt (1). To lock crankshaft pulley, use special tool (camshaft pulley holder) as shown in figure.
Special Tool
(A): 09917-68221

NOTE:
Be sure to use the following bolt for fixing special tool to crankshaft pulley.
Bolt size: M8, P1.25 L = 45 mm
Strength: 7T

11) Remove crankshaft pulley (1). If it is hard to remove, use special tools (Steering wheel remover, Bearing puller attachment) as shown in figure.
If bolts of steering wheel remover are too long, replace them with those of suitable length.
Special Tool
(A): 09944-36011
(B): 09926-58010

12) Remove timing chain cover.

Installation
Reference: Timing Chain Cover Inspection

Reverse removal sequence to install timing chain cover noting the following points.
^ Clean sealing surface on timing chain cover, crankcase, cylinder block and cylinder heads.
Remove oil, old sealant, and dust from sealing surface.
^ Apply sealant "A" to timing chain cover sealing surface area as shown in figure.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260SUZUKI Bond No.1217G

^ Apply sealant "B" to mating surfaces of cylinder head and cylinder block as shown in figure.
"B": Water tight sealant 99000-31140SUZUKI Bond No.1207B

^ Apply engine oil to new oil seal lip and water pump O-ring. Using special tool (bearing installer), install new oil seal (2) with its surface is flash with edge of timing chain cover (1).
Special Tool
(D): 09913-75510

Timing chain cover:

^ Install timing chain cover.
Tightening torque
Timing chain cover bolt: 11 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.)
^ Install CMP sensor to timing chain cover, referring to Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Removal and Installation.
^ Install crankshaft pulley (1).
To lock crankshaft pulley, use special tool (camshaft pulley holder) with it at shown in figure.
Special Tool
(A): 09917-68221

Crankshaft pulley Bolt:

NOTE:
Be sure to use the following bolt for fixing special tool to crank pulley.
Bolt size: M8, P1.25 L = 45 mm
Strength: 7T