Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2010 Suzuki Equator 2WD L4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
System Specifications
Cylinder Block
Piston, Piston Ring and Piston Pin
Available Piston
Piston Ring
Piston Pin
Connecting Rod
Crankshaft
Main Bearing
Undersize
Main Bearing Selection Table (No. 1, 3 and 5 journals)
Main Bearing Selection Table (No. 2 and 4 journals)
Main Bearing Grade Table (All Journals)
Bearing Oil Clearance
Connecting Rod Bearing
Undersize
Bearing Oil Clearance
Lower cylinder block
Step 1 (bolts 11 - 22) 25.1 Nm (2.6 kg-m, 19 ft-lb)
Step 2 (bolts 1 - 10) 39.2 Nm (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
Step 3 (bolts 1 - 10) 60 degrees - 65 degrees (target: 60 degrees)
Crankshaft pulley
Tighten 42.1 Nm (4.3 kg-m, 31 ft-lb)
Angle tighten 60 degrees
Piston, Piston Ring and Piston Pin
Available Piston
Piston Ring
Piston Pin
Connecting Rod
Crankshaft
Main Bearing
Undersize
Main Bearing Selection Table (No. 1, 3 and 5 journals)
Main Bearing Selection Table (No. 2 and 4 journals)
Main Bearing Grade Table (All Journals)
Bearing Oil Clearance
Connecting Rod Bearing
Undersize
Bearing Oil Clearance
Lower cylinder block
Step 1 (bolts 11 - 22) 25.1 Nm (2.6 kg-m, 19 ft-lb)
Step 2 (bolts 1 - 10) 39.2 Nm (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
Step 3 (bolts 1 - 10) 60 degrees - 65 degrees (target: 60 degrees)
Crankshaft pulley
Tighten 42.1 Nm (4.3 kg-m, 31 ft-lb)
Angle tighten 60 degrees
Factory Service Tools
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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.