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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2008XL-7 2WD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULASSEMBLYCAMSHAFT INSTALLATION - LEFT SIDE
2008 Suzuki XL-7 2WD V6-3.6L
Camshaft Installation - Left Side
2008 Suzuki XL-7 2WD V6-3.6LSECTION Camshaft Installation - Left Side
Camshaft Installation - Left Side
1. Ensure that the camshaft sealing rings (1) are in place in the camshaft grooves. Camshaft sealing rings must be in place below the surface of the camshaft journal in order to avoid being pinched between the cylinder head and the camshaft caps.
2. Select the proper camshaft for the particular installation location. The ring placement is defined as follows:
a. The number 2 identification ring for the right exhaust camshaft is machined off (1).
b. The number 2 and 5 identification rings for the right intake camshaft is machined off (2).
c. The number 3 and 4 identification rings for the left intake camshaft is machined off (3).
d. The number 5 identification ring for the left exhaust camshaft is machined off (4).
3. Apply a liberal amount of lubricant GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent to the camshaft journals and the left cylinder head camshaft carriers.
4. Place the left intake and left exhaust camshafts in position in the left cylinder head.
5. Position the camshaft lobes in a neutral position with the flats on the back of the camshafts up and parallel (1) with the left cylinder head camshaft cover rail.
6. Observe the markings on the left cylinder head camshaft bearing caps. Each bearing cap is marked in order to identify its location. The markings have the following meanings:
^ The raised feature must always be oriented toward the center of the cylinder head.
^ The I indicates the intake camshaft.
^ The E indicates the exhaust camshaft.
^ The number 2, 4, 6 indicates the cylinder position from the front of the engine.
7. Apply a liberal amount of lubricant GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent to the camshaft bearing caps.
8. Install the camshaft bearing thrust cap in the first journal of the left cylinder head.
9. Install the remaining bearing caps with their orientation mark toward the center of the cylinder head.
10. Hand start all the camshaft bearing cap bolts.
CAUTION:
Refer to [Fastener Notice].
11. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque
Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in sequence to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
12. Loosen the center intake camshaft bearing cap bolts 1, 2 and the center exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts 3, 4.
13. Retighten the center camshaft bearing cap bolts 1, 2, 3, 4.
Tightening torque
Retighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
1. Ensure that the camshaft sealing rings (1) are in place in the camshaft grooves. Camshaft sealing rings must be in place below the surface of the camshaft journal in order to avoid being pinched between the cylinder head and the camshaft caps.
2. Select the proper camshaft for the particular installation location. The ring placement is defined as follows:
a. The number 2 identification ring for the right exhaust camshaft is machined off (1).
b. The number 2 and 5 identification rings for the right intake camshaft is machined off (2).
c. The number 3 and 4 identification rings for the left intake camshaft is machined off (3).
d. The number 5 identification ring for the left exhaust camshaft is machined off (4).
3. Apply a liberal amount of lubricant GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent to the camshaft journals and the left cylinder head camshaft carriers.
4. Place the left intake and left exhaust camshafts in position in the left cylinder head.
5. Position the camshaft lobes in a neutral position with the flats on the back of the camshafts up and parallel (1) with the left cylinder head camshaft cover rail.
6. Observe the markings on the left cylinder head camshaft bearing caps. Each bearing cap is marked in order to identify its location. The markings have the following meanings:
^ The raised feature must always be oriented toward the center of the cylinder head.
^ The I indicates the intake camshaft.
^ The E indicates the exhaust camshaft.
^ The number 2, 4, 6 indicates the cylinder position from the front of the engine.
7. Apply a liberal amount of lubricant GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent to the camshaft bearing caps.
8. Install the camshaft bearing thrust cap in the first journal of the left cylinder head.
9. Install the remaining bearing caps with their orientation mark toward the center of the cylinder head.
10. Hand start all the camshaft bearing cap bolts.
CAUTION:
Refer to [Fastener Notice].
11. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque
Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in sequence to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
12. Loosen the center intake camshaft bearing cap bolts 1, 2 and the center exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts 3, 4.
13. Retighten the center camshaft bearing cap bolts 1, 2, 3, 4.
Tightening torque
Retighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.