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EVAP Canister Purge Valve and Its Circuit 
Inspection.......................................................... 1B-2
Vacuum Passage Inspection .............................. 1B-3
Vacuum Hose and Purge Valve Chamber  Inspection.......................................................... 1B-3
EVAP Canister Purge Valve  Inspection .............. 1B-3
EVAP Canister Inspection ... ................................ 1B-4
EGR Valve Removal and Installation .................. 1B-4
EGR Valve Inspection ......................................... 1B-4
PCV Hose Inspection .......................................... 1B-4
PCV Valve Inspection ......................................... 1B-5
Special Tools and Equipmen t ............................. 1B-5
Special Tool ........................................................ 1B-5
Engine Electrical Devices .. ..................... 1C-1
Repair Instructions .............................................. 1C-1
ECM Removal and Installation ............................ 1C-1
MAP Sensor Inspection ...................................... 1C-2
Electric Throttle Body  Assembly On-Vehicle 
Inspection.......................................................... 1C-2
Electric Throttle Body System Calibration ........... 1C-5
APP Sensor Assembly On-V ehicle Inspection .... 1C-5
APP Sensor Assembly Removal and  Installation ......................................................... 1C-5
APP Sensor Assembly Inspection ...................... 1C-6
ECT Sensor Removal and In stallation ................ 1C-6
ECT Sensor Inspection ....................................... 1C-7
HO2S-1 and HO2S-2 Heater On-Vehicle  Inspection.......................................................... 1C-7
HO2S-1 and HO2S-2 Removal and  Installation ......................................................... 1C-7
CMP Sensor Removal and In stallation ............... 1C-8
Camshaft Position (CMP) Se nsor Inspection ...... 1C-8
CKP Sensor Removal and Installation ................ 1C-9
CKP Sensor Inspection ....................................... 1C-9
Knock Sensor Removal and Installation ........... 1C-10
Main Relay, Fuel Pump  Relay and Starting 
Motor Control Relay Inspection....................... 1C-10
MAF and IAT Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection .... 1C-11
MAF and IAT Sensor Removal and  Installation ....................................................... 1C-11
MAF and IAT Sensor Inspection ....................... 1C-12
Electric Load Current Sensor On-Vehicle  Inspection........................................................ 1C-12
Specifications ..................................................... 1C-13
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 1C-13
Engine Mechanical ......... ......................... 1D-1
General Description ............................................. 1D-1
Engine Construction Description ......................... 1D-1
Camshaft Position Control (VVT Variable Valve Timing) System Description .................... 1D-2
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 1D-4 Compression Check ............................................ 1D-4
Engine Vacuum Check ....................................... 1D-5
Valve Lash (Clearance) Inspection ..................... 1D-6
Repair Instructions .............................................. 1D-9 Air Cleaner Components ..................................... 1D-9
Air Cleaner Element Removal and Installation .... 1D-9 Air Cleaner Element Ins
pection and Cleaning ..1D-10
Cylinder Head Co ver Removal and 
Installation .......................................................1D-10
Throttle Body and  Intake Manifold 
Components ....................................................1D-12
Throttle Body On-Vehicle  Inspection.................1D-13
Electric Throttle Body Assembly Removal and  Installation .......................................................1D-13
Throttle Body Cleaning......................................1D-14
Intake Manifold Removal and Installation .........1D-14
Engine Mountings Components ........................1D-16
Engine Assembly Removal  and Installation ......1D-17
Timing Chain Cover Components .....................1D-20
Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation ..1D-21
Timing Chain Cover Inspection .........................1D-23
Oil Control Valve Removal and Installation .......1D-23
Oil Control Valve Inspection ..............................1D-24
Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner  Components ....................................................1D-24
Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Removal  and Installation ................................................1D-25
Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Inspection ..1D-27
Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Components ........1D-28
Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Removal and  Installation .......................................................1D-29
Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Inspection ............1D-31
Valves and Cylinder Head  Components ...........1D-34
Valves and Cylinder Head Removal and 
Installation .......................................................1D-35
Valves and Cylinder Head Disassembly and  Assembly.........................................................1D-37
Valves and Valve Guides  Inspection.................1D-40
Cylinder Head Inspection . .................................1D-42
Valve Spring Inspection ....................................1D-43
Pistons, Piston Rings , Connecting Rods and 
Cylinders Components ....................................1D-44
Pistons, Piston Rings , Connecting Rods and 
Cylinders Removal and Installation .................1D-45
Pistons, Piston Rings , Connecting Rods and 
Cylinders Disassembly and Assembly ............1D-46
Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings  Inspection ........................................................1D-47
Piston Pins and Connecting  Rods Inspection ...1D-49
Crank Pin and Connecting Rod Bearings  Inspection ........................................................1D-50
Main Bearings, Cran kshaft and Cylinder 
Block Components ..........................................1D-53
Main Bearings, Cran kshaft and Cylinder 
Block Removal and Installa tion .......................1D-54
Crankshaft Inspection .......................................1D-57
Main Bearings Inspection . .................................1D-59
Sensor Plate Inspection ....................................1D-63
Rear Oil Seal Inspection ...................................1D-63
Flywheel Inspection...........................................1D-63
Cylinder Block Inspection ..................................1D-63
Specifications .................... .................................1D-64
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................1D-64
Special Tools and Equipmen t ...........................1D-66
Recommended Service Material .......................1D-66
Special Tool ......................................................1D-66  

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DTC Troubleshooting
NOTE
• When measuring circuit voltage, resistance and/or pulse signal at ECM connector, connect the 
special tool to ECM and/or the ECM connectors re ferring to “Inspection of ECM and Its Circuits”.
• Upon completion of inspection and repair work, perform “DTC Confirmation Procedure” and  confirm that the trouble has been corrected.
 
Step Action YesNo
1 Is DTC P0010 detected together? Go to “DTC P0010: “A” 
Camshaft Position 
Actuator Circuit”.Go to Step 2.
2 Do you have SUZUKI scan tool? Go to Step 3.Go to Step 5.
3 Camshaft position control check
1) With ignition switch turned OFF, connect SUZUKI scan 
tool to DLC.
2) Start engine and warm up to normal operating  temperature.
3) Select menu to DATA LIST.
4) Check that “VVT GAP” displayed on SUZUKI scan tool is  0 – 5 °.
Is it OK? Go to Step 4.
Check valve timing 
referring to “Timing 
Chain and Chain 
Tensioner Removal and 
Installation in Section 
1D”. If OK, go to Step 5.
4 Camshaft position control check
1) Drive vehicle under following conditions.
• Vehicle speed at 80 km/h (50 mile/h).
• Gear position at 5th or D range.
2) Check that “VVT GAP” displayed on SUZUKI scan tool is  0 – 5 °.
Is it OK? Substitute a known-
good ECM and recheck.
Go to Step 5.
5 Oil control circuit visual inspection
1) Remove cylinder head cover referring to “Cylinder Head 
Cover Removal and Insta llation in Section 1D”.
2) Check oil pressure leakage from oil control circuit.
Is it in good condition? Go to Step 6.
Repair or replace.
6 Oil control valve and oil gallery pipe check
1) Remove oil control valve re ferring to “Oil Control Valve 
Removal and Installation in Section 1D”.
2) Remove oil gallery pipe refe rring to “Timing Chain Cover 
Removal and Installation in Section 1D”.
3) Check oil gallery pipe and o il control valve for clog or 
sludge.
Are they in good condition? Go to Step 7.
Clean oil control valve 
and oil gallery pipe. 
Replace oil control valve 
if a problem is not 
solved after cleaning oil 
control valve and oil 
gallery pipe.
7 Oil control valve electrical circuit check
1) Check that oil control valve circuit is in good condition 
referring to “DTC P0010: “A” Camshaft Position Actuator 
Circuit”.
Is circuit in good condition? Go to Step 8.
Repair circuit.
8 Oil control valve check
1) Check oil control valve refe rring to “Oil Control Valve 
Inspection in Section 1D”.
Is it in good condition? Replace camshaft 
timing sprocket.
Replace oil control 
valve.  

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2) Remove oil, old sealant, and dust from sealing surfaces on cylinder head and cover. After cleaning, 
apply sealant “A” to the following point.
• Cylinder head cover gasket (1) sealing surface area (2) as shown.
“A”:  Water tight sealant 99000–31250 
(SUZUKI Bond No.1207F) 
• Timing chain cover (1) and cylinder head (2)  mating surface as shown.
“A”:  Water tight sealant 99000–31250 
(SUZUKI Bond No.1207F)  3) Install cylinder head cover to cylinder head.
NOTE
When installing cylinder head cover, use care 
so that cylinder head cover gasket or spark 
plug hole gaskets will not get out of place or 
fall off.
 
4) Tighten cylinder head cover bolts as follows.
a) Tighten cylinder head cover bolts to 3 N ⋅m (0.3 
kgf-m, 2.5 lb-ft) according to numerical order (“1” 
through “7”) as shown in figure.
b) In the same manner as  in Step, a) tighten them 
to 5 N ⋅m (0.5 kgf-m, 4.0 lb-ft).
c) Retighten them by turning through 8 N ⋅m (0.8 
kgf-m, 6.0 lb-ft) in same manner as Step a).
Tightening torque
Cylinder head cover bolt (a):  Tighten 3 N ⋅m (0.3 
kgf-m, 2.5 lb-ft), 5 N ⋅m (0.5 kgf-m, 4.0 lb-ft) and 8 
N ⋅m (0.8 kgf-m, 6.0 lb-ft) by the specified 
procedure
5) Connect PCV hose (2) to PCV valve (3).
6) Connect breather hose (4).
7) Install oil level gauge (1).
8) Install wire harness clamp to cylinder head cover.
9) Install ignition coil assemb lies with high-tension cord 
referring to “Ignit ion Coil Assembly (Including ignitor) 
Removal and Installati on in Section 1H”.
10) Connect ignition coil couplers and clamp harness  securely.
11) Install cylinder head upper cover.
12) Install air cleaner case and resonator.
13) Connect negative cable at battery.
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24) Before removing engine with transaxle from engine compartment, recheck to  make sure all hoses, 
electric wires and cables are disconnected from 
engine and transaxle.
25) Lower engine with transaxle from engine  compartment.
CAUTION! 
Before lowering engine, to avoid damage to 
A/C compressor and clutch operating 
cylinder, make clearance by rising them. Be 
sure not to damage suspended A/C 
compressor and clutch operating cylinder.
 
26) Disconnect transaxle from engine, referring to “Manual Transaxle Unit Dismounting and 
Remounting in Section 5B” or “Automatic Transaxle 
Unit Dismounting and Re mounting in Section 5A”.
27) For M/T model, remove clutch cover and clutch disk  referring to “Clutch Cover, Clutch Disc and Flywheel 
Removal and Installa tion in Section 5C”.
Installation 1) For M/T model, install clutch cover and clutch disk  referring to “Clutch Cover, Clutch Disc and Flywheel 
Removal and Installa tion in Section 5C”.
2) Connect transaxle to engine referring to “Manual  Transaxle Unit Dismounting and Remounting in 
Section 5B” or “Automatic Transaxle Unit 
Dismounting and Remounting in Section 5A”.
3) Lift engine and transaxle into engine compartment  with jack.
4) Install engine left mounting bracket nuts (1) and  engine right mounting nuts (2).Tighten these nuts to 
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Engine left mounting bracket nut (a):  55 N·m (5.5 
kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
Engine right mounting nut (b):  65 N·m (6.5 kgf-
m, 47.0 lb-ft) 5) Support engine assemble by using chain hoist.
6) Install engine rear mounting to engine rear 
mountingNo.1 bracket.
Tightening torque
Engine rear mounting bush bolt:  55 N·m (5.5 
kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
7) Install suspension frame referring to “Front  Suspension Frame, Stabiliz er Bar and/or Bushings 
Removal and Installati on in Section 2B”.
8) Remove chain hoist.
9) Install exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipes referring  to “Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Removal and 
Installation in Section 1K”.
10) Connect drive shaft joints referring to “Front Drive  Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation in Section 
3A”.
11) Reverse disconnected hoses, cables and electric  wires for connection  noting the followings.
• Tighten nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Starting motor terminal nut:  11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 
8.0 lb-ft)
Generator terminal nut:  6 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.5 lb-
ft)
Intake manifold ground terminal bolt:  11 N·m (
1.1 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
12) Install intake manifold  rear stiffener to intake 
manifold and cylinder block.
13) Install air cleaner assembly referring to “Air Cleaner  Components”.
14) Install cowl top referring  to “Cowl Top Components in 
Section 9K”.
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15) Install A/C compressor to its bracket (if equipped) referring to “Compressor Assembly Removal and 
Installation in Section 7B” or “Compressor Assembly 
Removal and Installa tion in Section 7B”.
16) Adjust A/C compressor belt tension (if equipped)  referring to “Compressor Drive Belt Inspection and 
Adjustment in Section 7B”  or “Compressor Drive Belt 
Inspection and Adjustment in Section 7B”.
17) Check to ensure that a ll removed parts are back in 
place.
Reinstall any necessary parts which have not been 
reinstalled.
18) Refill cooling system with coolant referring to  “Cooling System Flush and Refill in Section 1F”. 19) Refill engine with engine oil 
referring to “Engine Oil 
and Filter Change in Section 0B”.
20) Refill transaxle with transa xle oil referring to“Manual 
Transaxle Oil Change in Section 5B” or “A/T Fluid 
Change in Section 5A”.
21) Install battery and tray.
22) Connect positive and negative cable at battery.
23) Install engine hood and connect windshield washer  hose.
24) Verify that there is no fu el leakage, coolant leakage, 
oil leakage and exhaust gas leakage at each 
connection.
Timing Chain Cover ComponentsS7RS0B1406012
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1. Crankshaft pulley bolt 13. Oil gallery pipe No.2 bolt
2. Crankshaft pulley 14. Oil gallery pipe No.3
3. Oil seal : Apply engine oil to oil seal lip. 15. Oil gallery pipe No.3 bolt
4. Timing chain cover : Apply sealant 99000-31140 to the mating surface of cylinder and cylinder head.
: Apply sealant 99000-31260 to the mating surface of timing chain cover referring to the 
figure of Step 4) of “Installation” under “Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation”. 16. O-ring
: Apply engine oil.
5. Pin 17. Oil control valve
6. Cap bolt 18. Oil control valve mounting nut
7. Timing chain cover mounting bolts 19. Cap
8. Timing chain cover mounting nut : 11 N ⋅m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
9. Oil gallery pipe No.1 :25 N⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft)  

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Timing Chain Cover Removal and InstallationS7RS0B1406013
CAUTION! 
• Keep working table, tools and hands clean while overhauling.
• Use special care to handle aluminum parts  so as not to damage them.
• Do not expose removed parts to dust.  Keep them always clean.
 
Removal
1) Remove engine assembly from vehicle referring to  “Engine Assembly Removal and Installation”.
2) Remove water pump / generator drive belt referring  to “Water Pump / Generator Drive Belt Removal and 
Installation in Section 1J”.
3) Remove crankshaft pulley bolt. To lock crankshaft pulley (1), use special tool with it 
as shown in figure.
Special tool
(A):  09917–68221
4) Remove crankshaft pulley (1). If it is hard to remove, use special tools as shown in 
figure.
Special tool
(A):  09944–36011
(B):  09926–58010 5) Remove cylinder head cove
r referring to “Cylinder 
Head Cover Removal and Installation”.
6) Remove oil pan referring  to “Oil Pan and Oil Pump 
Strainer Removal and Inst allation in Section 1E”.
7) Remove water pump pulley.
8) Remove A/C bracket from cylinder block.
9) Remove oil gallery pipe s No.2 (1) and No.3 (2).
10) Remove cap (1) from timing chain cover (2). 11) Remove timing chain cover (2).
12) Remove oil control valve from timing chain cover  referring to “Oil Cont rol Valve Removal and 
Installation”.
 10. Copper washer :30 N⋅m (3.0 kgf-m, 22.0 lb-ft)
11. Oil gallery pipe No.1 bolt : 150 N⋅m (15.0 kgf-m, 108.5 lb-ft)
12. Oil gallery pipe No.2 : Do not reuse.
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Installation1) Clean sealing surface on timing chain cover, cylinder  block and cylinder head.
Remove oil, old sealant and dust from sealing 
surface.
2) Install oil seal (1) to timi ng chain cover, if removed.
NOTE
When installing new oil seal, press fit to 
timing chain cover (2) by using special tool 
(bearing installer) as shown in figure.
 
Drive in dimension
“a”: 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Special tool
(A):  09913–75810
3) Install oil control valve to timing chain cover referring  to “Oil Control Valve Removal and Installation”.
4) Apply sealant “A” to mating surface of cylinder and  cylinder head and “B” to mating surface of timing 
chain cover as shown in figure.
“A”:  Water tight sealant 99000–31140 (SUZUKI 
Bond No.1207B) 
“B”:  Sealant 99000–31260 (SUZUKI Bond 
No.1217G) 
Sealant amount for timing chain cover
Width “a”: 3 mm (0.12 in.)
Height “b”: 2 mm (0.08 in.) 5) Apply engine oil to oil seal lip, then install timing 
chain cover (1). Tighten bolts and nut to specified 
torque.
NOTE
Before installing timing chain cover, check 
that pin is securely fitted.
 
Tightening torque
Timing chain cover bolt (a):  25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 
18.0 lb-ft)
Timing chain cover nut (b):  25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 
18.0 lb-ft)
6) Apply engine oil to new O-rings (2) and install them  to cap (3).
7) Install cap (3) to ti ming chain cover (1).
Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Cap bolt (c):  25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
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(b)
(c)
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8) Install new O-ring (1) to oil gallery pipes No.2 (2) and 
No.3 (3).
9) Install oil gallery pipes  No.2 and No.3 to cylinder 
head (4) and timing chain cover (5).
Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Oil gallery pipe No.2 and No.3 bolt (a):  11 N·m (
1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
10) Install water pump pulley. 11) Install cylinder head cover referring to “Cylinder  Head Cover Removal and Installation”.
12) Install oil pan referring  to “Oil Pan and Oil Pump 
Strainer Removal and Installation in Section 1E”.
13) Install crankshaft pulley (1). Tighten bolt (2) to  specified torque. To lock crankshaft pulley, use 
special tool with it as shown in figure.
Special tool
(A):  09917–68221
Tightening torque
Crankshaft pulley bolt (a):  150 N·m (15.0 kgf-m, 
108.5 lb-ft)
14) Install engine assembly to vehicle referring to  “Engine Assembly Removal and Installation”.
Timing Chain Cover InspectionS7RS0B1406014
Oil Seal
Check oil seal lip for fault or other damage. Replace as 
necessary. Timing Chain Cover
Inspect strainer (1) of oil passage for driving intake cam 
timing sprocket assembly (VVT actuator).
If clog or foreign matter exists, clean strainer.
Oil Control Valve Removal and InstallationS7RS0B1406015
Removal
Remove oil gallery pipe No.1 
(1) and oil control valve (2) 
from timing chain cover (3).
Installation
1) Install new O-ring (4) to oil control valve.
2) Install oil control valve to timing chain cover. Tighten nuts to specification.
Tightening torque
Oil control valve mounting  nut (a):  11 N·m (1.1 
kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
3) Install oil gallery pipe No .1 with new copper washers 
(5) to timing chain cover.
Tighten bolts to specification.
Tightening torque
Oil gallery pipe No.1 bolt  (b):  30 N·m (3.0 kgf-m, 
21.5 lb-ft)
(a)
(a) 1
2
3
4
5
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(b) 3
(a)
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5
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