Grand Vitara LTD 2WD V6-2.5L (2001)
6. Install LH bank camshaft housing pins as shown in the figure.
7. Apply sealant "A" to LH bank exhaust camshaft housing No. 5 sealing surface area as shown in the figure.
"A": Sealant 99000-31150
8. Check position of LH bank camshaft housings.
Embossed marks are provided on each camshaft housing, indicating position and direction for installation. Install housings as indicated by these
marks.
9. After applying oil to housing bolts, tighten them temporarily first. Then tighten them by following sequence ("1" - "19") as shown in the figure.
Tighten a little at a time and evenly among bolts and repeat tightening sequence 2 or 3 times before they are tightened to specified torque below.
Tightening torque
Camshaft housing bolt 12 Nm (1.2 kg-m, 8.5 ft. lbs.)
10. Install 1st timing chain.
11. Install LH bank 2nd timing chain.
12. Install timing chain cover.
13. Install oil pan, front differential housing, P/S system, cooling system, intake manifold with throttle body and other parts.
14. Install CMP sensor.
15. Refill cooling system with coolant, front differential with gear oil, P/S system with specified fluid and engine with engine oil.
16. Check wheel alignment.
17. Verify that there is no fuel leakage, water leakage and oil leakage at each connection.
18. Check ignition timing.
CAUTION:
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Don't turn camshafts or start engine (i.e., valves should not be operated for about half an hour after reinstalling hydraulic valve lash adjusters
and camshafts. As it takes time for valves to settle in place, operating engine within half an hour after their installation may cause interference
to occur between valves themselves or valves and piston.
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If air is trapped in valve lash adjuster, valve may make tapping sound when engine is operated after valve lash adjuster is installed. In such a
case, run engine for about half an hour at about 2,000 to 3,000 r/min., and then air will be purged and tapping sound will cease. Should tapping
