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Camshafts & Valve Lash Adjusters Removal & Installation: Removal

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  1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
  2. Drain engine oil.
  3. Drain coolant referring to COOLANT DRAINING .
  4. Remove timing chain cover. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  .
  5. Remove LH bank 2nd timing chain. Refer to LH (NO. 1) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN & CHAIN TENSIONER REMOVAL  .
  6. Remove 1st timing chain. Refer to 1ST TIMING CHAIN & CHAIN TENSIONER INSTALLATION  .
  7. Remove RH bank camshafts. Refer to RH (NO. 2) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN & CHAIN TENSIONER REMOVAL  .
  8. Remove CMP sensor. Refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
  9. Loosen LH bank camshaft housing bolts in such order ("1" - "19") as indicated in the figure and remove them.
    Fig 1: Loosening LH Bank Camshaft Housing Bolts In Order
    G02263982Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Remove LH bank camshaft housings.
  11. Remove LH bank camshafts.
  12. Remove valve lash adjuster.
    CAUTION:
    • Never disassemble hydraulic valve lash adjuster.
    • Don't apply force (1) to body of adjuster, oil in high pressure chamber in adjuster will leak.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Lash Adjuster
    G02263983Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    NOTE: Immerse removed adjuster (2) in clean engine oil (1) and keep it there till reinstalling it so as to prevent oil leakage. If it is left in air, place it with its bucket body facing down. Don't place on its side or with bucket body facing up.
    Fig 3: Immersing Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters In Clean Engine Oil
    G02263984Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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