Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420. Manual - part 106

1D-92 Engine Mechanical: For J20 Engine

1st Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Removal 
and Installation

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CAUTION

!

 

After timing chain is removed, never turn 
crankshaft and camshafts independently 
more than its allowable turning range 
described referring to “2nd Timing Chain and 
Chain Tensioner Removal and Installation: 
For J20 Engine”.
If turned, interference may occur between 
piston and valves and valves themselves, 
and parts related to piston and valves may be 
damaged.

 

Removal

1) Remove 2nd timing chain. Refer to “2nd Timing 

Chain and Chain Tensioner Removal and 
Installation: For J20 Engine” for removal.

2) Remove timing chain guide No.1 (1).
3) Remove timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1 (2).
4) Remove timing chain tensioner (3).
5) Remove idler sprocket (4) and 1st timing chain (5).
6) Remove crankshaft timing sprocket (6).

Installation

1) Install crankshaft timing sprocket (2) as shown in 

figure.

2) Check that match mark (1) on crankshaft timing 

sprocket is in match with timing mark (2) on lower 
crankcase.

3) Apply oil to bush of idler sprocket (1).
4) Install idler sprocket and sprocket shaft.
5) Install 1st timing chain by aligning dark blue plate (4) 

of 1st timing chain (3) and match mark (2) on idler 
sprocket (1).

3. Idler sprocket shaft

8. Timing chain tensioner nut

: 11 N

⋅m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)

4. Crankshaft timing sprocket

9. Timing chain guide No.1 bolt

: Apply engine oil to sliding surface.

5. Timing chain tensioner

10. Timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1 bolt

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1. Crankshaft

3. Cylinder block

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6) Bring gold plate (4) of 1st timing chain (3) into match 

with match mark (2) on crankshaft timing sprocket 
(1).

7) Apply engine oil to sliding surface of timing chain 

tensioner (1) and then install it as shown in figure.
Tighten tensioner nut to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Timing chain tensioner nut (a):  25 N·m (2.5 kgf-
m, 18.0 lb-ft)

8) With latch of tensioner adjuster No.1 returned and 

plunger (1) pushed back into body, insert stopper (4) 
into latch (2) and body (3).
After inserting it, check to make sure that plunger will 
not come out.

9) Install timing chain tensioner (2) adjuster No.1 (1).

Tightening torque
Timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1 bolt (a):  11 
N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)

10) Pull out stopper (3) from adjuster No.1.

11) Apply engine oil to sliding surface of timing chain 

guide No.1 (1) and then install it.
Tighten guide bolts to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Timing chain guide No.1 bolt (a):  9 N·m (0.9 kgf-
m, 6.5 lb-ft)

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12) Check that dark blue and yellow plates of 1st timing 

chain are in match with match marks on sprockets 
respectively.

13) Install 2nd timing chain. Refer to “2nd Timing Chain 

and Chain Tensioner Removal and Installation: For 
J20 Engine” for installation.

14) Install timing chain cover. Refer to “Timing Chain 

Cover Removal and Installation: For J20 Engine” for 
installation.

15) Install cylinder head cover. Refer to “Cylinder Head 

Cover Removal and Installation: For J20 Engine” for 
installation.

16) Install oil pan. Refer to “Oil Pan and Oil Pump 

Strainer Removal and Installation: For J20 Engine in 
Section 1E” for installation.

17) Install engine assembly to vehicle referring to 

“Engine Assembly Removal and Installation: For J20 
Engine”.

1st Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner 
Inspection

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Timing Chain Guide No.1
Check shoe for wear or damage.

Timing Chain Tensioner
Check shoe (1) for wear or damage.

Crankshaft Timing Sprocket
Check teeth of sprocket for wear or damage.

1. Match mark on idler sprocket
2. Dark blue plate
3. Match mark on crank timing sprocket
4. Yellow plate

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1. Timing chain guide No.1

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Idler Sprocket
Check teeth and bush (1) of sprocket for wear or 
damage.

1st Timing Chain
Check timing chain for wear or damage.

Timing Chain Tensioner Adjuster No.1
Check that latch (1) and tooth surface (2) are free from 
damage and latch functions properly.

Camshafts, Tappet and Shim Components

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1. Intake camshaft

5. Exhaust camshaft housing

9. Timing chain guide No.2

2. Exhaust camshaft

6. Shim

: Direct shim No. side toward tappet.

10. Camshaft housing bolt

3. Camshaft housing

7. Tappet

: 11 N

⋅m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)

4. Intake camshaft housing

8. Oil relief valve

: Apply engine oil to sliding surface of each part.