Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Primary Camshaft Timing Chain

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IMPORTANT: Ensure that the crankshaft is in the stage one timing drive assembly position.

Install the primary camshaft drive chain.

Fig 2: Wrapping Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Around Sprockets

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Wrap the primary camshaft drive chain around the large sprockets of each camshaft intermediate drive chain idler and the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 3: Aligning Left Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Idler Timing Mark With Timing Camshaft Drive Chain Link

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The left camshaft intermediate drive chain idler timing mark (1) will align with a timing camshaft drive chain link (2).

Fig 4: Proper Alignment Of Timing Camshaft Drive Chain Link & Right Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Idler Timing Mark

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The right camshaft intermediate drive chain idler timing mark (2) will align with a timing camshaft drive chain link (1).

Fig 5: Illustrating Correct Alignment Of Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark

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The crankshaft sprocket timing mark (2) will align with a timing camshaft drive chain link (1).

Fig 6: Checking Timing Marks Alignment With Timing Camshaft Drive Chain Links

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Ensure all the timing marks (2, 3, 6) are properly aligned with the timing camshaft drive chain links (1, 4, 5).