Timing Chain Cover & Front Oil Seal: 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 coolant and engine oil. Remove throttle body and intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD . Remove valve covers. See VALVE COVERS .
- Remove cooling fan, fan shroud, fan belt, fan clutch and water pump pulley. Remove radiator hoses. Remove radiator. Remove thermostat housing. Remove power steering belt, pump and bracket.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN . Hold crankshaft pulley using Special Tool (09917-68221). Remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Using appropriate puller, remove crankshaft pulley.
- Disconnect crankshaft position sensor connector, and remove sensor (if needed). Remove timing chain cover bolts and cover. Remove front oil seal using appropriate tool.