Vitara JX (4Dr) 4WD L4-2.0L (2000)
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10. Loosen camshaft housing bolts in such order as indicated in figure and remove them.
11. Remove camshaft housings.
12. Remove camshafts.
13. Remove valve lash adjusters.
NOTE:
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Never disassemble hydraulic valve lash adjuster.
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Don't apply force to body of adjuster, oil in high pressure chamber in adjuster will leak.
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Immerse removed adjuster in clean engine oil and keep it there till reinstalling it so as to prevent oil leakage. If it is left in air, place it with its
bucket body facing down. Don't place on its side or with bucket body facing up.
INSPECTION
Cam Wear
Using a micrometer, measure cam height. If measured height is below its limit, replace camshaft.
