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Camshaft: Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Release the fuel pressure (LH only). Refer to FUEL PRESSURE CHECK: VQ40DE
  2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to [BATTERY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
  3. Remove front wheels and tires. Refer to [BALANCING WHEELS ].
  4. Remove front fender protectors. Refer to FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  5. Remove intake manifold collector. Refer to [Intake Manifold Collector: Removal and Installation ].
  6. Remove rocker covers. Refer to [Rocker Cover: Removal and Installation ].
  7. Remove front timing chain case, camshaft sprocket, timing chain and rear timing chain case. Refer to [TIMING CHAIN: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ] and [Rear Timing Chain Case: Removal and Installation ].
  8. Remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (right and left banks) from cylinder head back side.
    Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor (Phase)
    G06441000Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
    • Do not disassemble.
    • Do not allow metal powder on magnetic part at sensor tip.
    • Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
  9. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valves.
    Fig 2: Removing IVT Control Solenoid Valves
    G06441001Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    • Discard IVT control solenoid valve gaskets and use new gaskets for installation.
  10. Remove camshaft brackets.
    • Mark camshafts, camshaft brackets and bolts so they are placed in the same position and direction for installation.
    • Equally loosen camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in reverse order as shown.
      Fig 3: Camshaft Bracket Bolts Loosen Sequence
      G06441002Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Remove camshafts.
  12. Remove valve lifters, if necessary.
    • Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
  13. Remove timing chain tensioner (secondary) from cylinder head.
    Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner From Cylinder Head
    G06441003Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    • Remove timing chain tensioner (secondary) with its stopper pin attached.
      NOTE: Stopper pin was attached when timing chain (secondary) was removed.
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