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 V6-4.0LFACTORY 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 Oil Clearance

Main Bearing Selection Table

Main Bearing Grade Table (All Journals)

Connecting Rod Bearing

Undersize

Connecting Rod Bearing Oil Clearance

Lower cylinder block

Bolts 17 - 24 22.1 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)

Bolts 1 - 16 35.3 Nm (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
M10 bolts No. 1 to 16 90 degrees
Crankshaft pulley
Step 1 44.1 Nm (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
Step 2 84 degrees - 90 degrees clockwise
Piston, Piston Ring and Piston Pin
Available Piston
Piston Ring
Piston Pin
Connecting Rod
Crankshaft
Main Bearing
Undersize
Main Bearing Oil Clearance
Main Bearing Selection Table
Main Bearing Grade Table (All Journals)
Connecting Rod Bearing
Undersize
Connecting Rod Bearing Oil Clearance
Lower cylinder block
Bolts 17 - 24 22.1 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
Bolts 1 - 16 35.3 Nm (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
M10 bolts No. 1 to 16 90 degrees
Crankshaft pulley
Step 1 44.1 Nm (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
Step 2 84 degrees - 90 degrees clockwise
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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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