Camshaft & Valve Lash Adjuster: Installation
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.
- Apply engine oil to valve lash adjuster bore, journals and valve lash adjusters. Install valve lash adjuster in cylinder head bore. Rotate crankshaft and align crankshaft timing mark. See Figure. Install right bank camshafts. See RIGHT (NO. 2) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN & CHAIN TENSIONER .
- Install left bank camshafts. Align camshafts with match marks on cylinder head. See Figure. Apply sealant to left exhaust camshaft bearing cap No. 5. Install camshaft bearing caps in proper direction. See Fig 1. Tighten camshaft bearing cap bolts in sequence using several steps. See Figure. SeeTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.