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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2008XL-7 2WD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULASSEMBLYPRIMARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN INSTALLATION (FOURTH DESIGN)
2008 Suzuki XL-7 2WD V6-3.6L
Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation (Fourth Design)
2008 Suzuki XL-7 2WD V6-3.6LSECTION Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation (Fourth Design)
Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation (Fourth Design)
NOTE:
Ensure that the crankshaft is in the stage one timing drive assembly position.
1. Install the primary camshaft drive chain.
2. Wrap the primary camshaft drive chain around the large sprockets of each camshaft intermediate drive chain idler and the crankshaft sprocket.
3. The left camshaft intermediate drive chain idler timing mark (1) will align with a timing camshaft drive chain link (2).
4. The right camshaft intermediate drive chain idler timing mark (2) will align with a timing camshaft drive chain link (1).
5. The crankshaft sprocket timing mark (2) will align with a timing camshaft drive chain link (1).
6. Ensure all the timing marks (2, 3, 6) are properly aligned with the timing camshaft drive chain links (1, 4, 5).
NOTE:
Ensure that the crankshaft is in the stage one timing drive assembly position.
1. Install the primary camshaft drive chain.
2. Wrap the primary camshaft drive chain around the large sprockets of each camshaft intermediate drive chain idler and the crankshaft sprocket.
3. The left camshaft intermediate drive chain idler timing mark (1) will align with a timing camshaft drive chain link (2).
4. The right camshaft intermediate drive chain idler timing mark (2) will align with a timing camshaft drive chain link (1).
5. The crankshaft sprocket timing mark (2) will align with a timing camshaft drive chain link (1).
6. Ensure all the timing marks (2, 3, 6) are properly aligned with the timing camshaft drive chain links (1, 4, 5).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.