Removal (1.6L)
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.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove front grille. Remove hood lock and hood lock support member and disconnect lead wire from horn. Push center pin of clips to release grille clips.
- Drain cooling system. Remove radiator, cooling fan and shroud. On A/C-equipped vehicles, discharge refrigerant using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment and disconnect compressor flexible suction hose from pipe. Remove air cleaner assembly and rocker arm cover.
- Remove water pump belt and pulley. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Insert .35" (9 mm) rod into hole on front part of camshaft to lock camshaft, and remove camshaft sprocket bolt and sprocket.
- Loosen all valve adjustment lock nuts and valve adjusting screws. Remove rocker arm shaft retaining screws. Slide rocker arm shaft(s) out of front side of head assembly. Remove rocker arms and springs.