Camshaft & Valve Lash Adjuster: 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 coolant. Remove timing chain cover. See TIMING CHAIN COVER & FRONT OIL SEAL . Remove left bank 2nd timing chain. See LEFT (NO. 1) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN & CHAIN TENSIONER . Remove right bank timing chain and camshafts. See RIGHT (NO. 2) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN & CHAIN TENSIONER . Remove right valve lash adjusters.
- Remove camshaft position sensor. Remove left bank camshaft bearing cap bolts in sequence, using 2 or 3 steps. See Fig 1. Remove left bank camshaft bearing caps. Remove left bank intake and exhaust camshafts. Remove valve lash adjusters.NOTE: DO NOT disassemble hydraulic valve lash adjuster, or apply force to body.