1ST Timing Chain & Chain TENSIONER: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain engine oil and cooling system. Remove timing chain cover. See TIMING CHAIN COVER & FRONT OIL SEAL . Align timing chain marks. See Figure.
Remove left bank 2nd timing chain. See LEFT (NO. 1) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN & CHAIN TENSIONER . Remove timing chain guides No. 1 and No. 2. Remove timing chain tensioner adjuster No. 1. Remove idler sprocket No. 1 and 1st timing chain. Remove idler sprocket No. 2 and sprocket shaft. See Fig 1.
Remove right bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket bolt. Hold camshaft stationary with spanner wrench at hexagonal part of camshaft. Remove right bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket. Remove 1st timing chain crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Right Bank Timing Chain Components
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