Camshaft Cover Cleaning And Inspection - Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual

Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection

Reference: "Camshaft Cover Disassemble: ".
Cleaning Procedure
1. Clean the camshaft covers in solvent.
WARNING
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Refer to "Safety Glasses Caution: ".
2. Dry the camshaft covers with compressed air.
Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect each camshaft cover for the dents or
damage to the exterior. A dented or damaged
camshaft cover may:
– Leak engine oil
– Effect crankcase ventilation
– Interfere with the camshafts
– Interfere with the ignition coil sealing
– Allow water or condensation to enter the engine
2. Inspect the exterior of the left camshaft cover for the
following conditions:
– Damage to the camshaft cover bolt holes (1)
– Damage to the oil fill hole (2)
– Damage to the mounting holes (3) for the ignition
coil assembly and fuel injector sight shield
ballstud.
– Damage to the positive crankcase ventilation
(PCV) hose connector (4)—A damaged PCV hose
connector is replaceable.
3. Inspect the interior of the left camshaft cover for the
following conditions:
– Gouges or damage to the camshaft cover sealing
groove (1)
– Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners (2)
– Damaged, loose or missing baffle (3)
– Gouges or damage to the spark plug shield seal
bore (4)
– Restrictions to the ventilation system (5)
4. Inspect the exterior of the right camshaft cover for
the following conditions:
– Damage to the PCV orifice (1)—A damaged PCV
orifice can be replaced. Refer to PCV Orifice
Replacement.
– Damage to the mounting holes (2) for the ignition
coil assembly
– Damage to the camshaft cover bolt holes (3)
Engine Mechanical: 1D-209