Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Collapse the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner using the following procedure:
- 1.1. Rotate the ratchet release lever (2) clockwise and hold.
- 1.2. Collapse the tensioner shoe (1) and hold.
- 1.3. Release the ratchet lever (2).
- Slowly release the pressure on the shoe (1), until the ratchet lever (2) moves to the first detent and a "click" is heard and felt.
- Collapse the tensioner shoe (1) and hold.
- Insert a pin through the hole in the release lever in order to lock the tensioner shoe in the collapsed position.
CAUTION: Refer toFASTENER NOTICE .
Important: Ensure the tensioner release lever is facing outward.
- Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner and retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).
- Remove the pin holding the tensioner to tighten any slack in the timing chain.
- Ensure the primary timing marks (1) are aligned vertically.
- Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .