Connecting Rod Bearing Installation Procedure; Cylinder Head Disassemble - Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual

Connecting Rod Bearing Installation Procedure

NOTE
If the connecting rod bearings have been
used in a running engine, you must replace
them with NEW connecting rod bearings for
reassembly.
1. Clean the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap
bearing bore with a lint-free cloth.
2. Clean all the oil from behind the connecting rod
bearing halves.
3. Install new upper connecting rod bearings into
position. Roll the bearing into position so that the
lock tang engages the alignment slot. The bearing
must fit flush in the connecting rod.
4. Install the EN 46121 into the connecting rod bolt
holes.
5. Install new lower connecting rod bearings into
position in the connecting rod cap. Roll the bearing
into position so that the lock tang engages the
alignment slot. The bearings must fit flush with the
connecting rod cap.
Reference: "Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing
Installation: ".

Cylinder Head Disassemble

Reference: "Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side: ".
Reference: "Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side: ".
Special tool
EN 46116 Valve Stem Seal Remover/Installer
EN 46117 Valve Stem Key Remover/Installer
EN 46119 Off-Vehicle Valve Spring Compressor
Adapter
J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor - Head Off
NOTE
Ensure valve heads will not contact anything
during the following step in order to avoid
bending or damage.
1. Using an appropriately sized deep socket and a
plastic hammer, lightly tap on the valve spring
retainer to loosen the valve keepers.
Engine Mechanical: 1D-177