In this 5-Part video series I replace the rattling #1 TIMING CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER on my 2002 Suzuki XL-7 V6.
Part 1 covers:
-Symptoms
-TSB and procedure overview
-Parts list
This procedure applies to these Suzuki trucks with V6 engines:
’01-’06 Suzuki XL-7 H27 2.7L V6
’99-’06 Suzuki Grand Vitara H25 2.5L V6
Symptoms are a rattling from the front of the engine, especially on initial cold start and at hot idle.
Search for TSB: TS 07 03014R2 on
http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html
Parts supplied by:
http://www.suzukicarparts.com/parts/index.cfm?siteid=214820
http://www.partsgeek.com/
NOTE:
The quoted labor time for this job is 14.5 HOURS, longer than replacing both head gaskets on a Subaru! Here I take some common-sense shortcuts to cut the labor time down to 6 hours or so.
There is nothing too complicated about the procedure…just nuts and bolts. However, attention to detail is critical. These are INTERFERENCE engines. If the timing chain jumps during tensioner replacement, resetting the timing is NOT a straight-forward procedure!
Also all the metal covers are sealed by RTV so proper application is crucial for avoiding oil leaks in the future.
Enjoy!
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Do you have a video on how to replace the water pump on a 2005 Suzuki XL-7?
aye bub I have a question for you. totally unrelated. same truck as yours.. I broke Two studs on my front wheel Because some dumbass stripped the piss out of them. I was going to replace them but there is a tone ring on the bearing assembly. is it possible to do without replacing the whole assembly?
Just a question… what size is your tires? And is that stock wheels? Did you get a lift kit? Thank you
Many thanks, I'm tackling the wife's 2001 Grand Vitara 2.7 with an automatic tranny and hope to remedy the same issue. Sadly I have no garage and must make due with the dirt in my driveway to play with my cars. Guess I'll have to get that crank pully puller tool you mentioned.
how did you get that TSB? looks handy
Hey, I just wanted to thank you for this very important video. I just did this job to my 2002 and had you not been there to show me how easily it can be done, I'm pretty sure the manual and forums would have meant a huge repair bill or early death to my truck.
You did a fantastic job on this and I really really appreciate it. – Mike L.
I don't see the reason to pull the radiator I did mine without pulling the radiator
I love partsgeek.com! They haven't failed me yet!
Can I get that manual?
what underbody shield is that?
Pulling the engine is honestly quicker than taking out both the steering rack and diff housing with the engine in.
Just performed this proceedure on my recently purchased 2005 Suzuki XL7. This video is invaluable! Couldn't have done it without it. It was like you were working on my Zuki! Ended up taking me 5 days from start to finish, but I also changed out the water pump and put in a new radiator. All 5 parts of this series was fantastic!
I wanted to pass along my greatest thanx to you for posting these videos.
The timing chain rattle in my 02 XL7 had grown so loud that it indeed sounded like a diesel. I had to drive
it back home 400 kms over the Coquihalla Highway (AKA: Highway Through Hell on Discovery Channel) and thought
I'd see a couple of valves blow through the top of the engine.
The fix went just as easily as you showed.
One misstep: that little indexing key in the crank shaft. As you cautioned, don't let it drop out! Mine fell into the oil
pan despite a rag that should have stopped it(!). It is loose in the slot and will not stay there happily. Horseshoes where well
inserted for me as it fell out the oil drain plug after a blast of air when fishing with a magnet failed. Removing the oil pan is a huge job. Put a touch of RTV on it to act as a glue to hold it in place while you put the pulley to move the chain at times and watch it.
The book time on this from Suzuki was 14.4 hours. One shop said 10 hours minimum. It took me 7 hours and 3 beers total that included cleaning some parts more than they warranted. Considered changing the accessories belts while you're there with all that clearance. The chain guides were good but as you, I swapped them out just cuz I was in the neighborhood.
Thanx again! You saved me a sh-tload of cash and I gained more shop cred with my mechanic Son-in-Law.