Removal (DOHC)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Suzuki Swift, 1992 Suzuki Sidekick, and 1992 Suzuki Samurai. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove negative battery cable. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Turn crankshaft timing belt sprocket key to horizontal position, 180 degrees away from dipstick guide tube. See Fig 1 .
- Remove cylinder head cover. Remove distributor. Remove camshaft sprockets. Install a brass rod under camshaft in groove between lobes to lock camshaft into position. Remove camshaft sprocket bolts. Remove camshaft sprockets.
- Remove camshaft bearing cap bolts in reverse order of tightening sequence. See Figure . Loosen bolts in 2 or 3 steps to prevent warpage. Remove camshaft and oil seals. Lift valve lash adjusters out of cylinder head (if necessary).
CAUTION:
Hydraulic valve lash adjusters cannot be disassembled or repaired. DO NOT
apply force to adjuster body. If removed, keep immersed in container of clean engine oil.