Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Remove the generator from the engine. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Install the engine support fixture J 28467-B . See Special Tools and Equipment . Refer to Engine Support Fixture
- Loosen the A/C receiver pinch clamps.
- Lift the A/C receiver in order to access the right side engine mount.
- Remove the right side engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
- Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to Cylinder Head Cover Replacement .
- Set the number one piston to the top dead center position.
- Align the camshaft timing sprockets.
- Disconnect the power steering oil pressure switch connector.
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the right side engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Right in Body Front End.
- Remove the two power steering pump through bolts and the nuts (1).
- Remove the power steering pump from the mounting surface.
Move the pump to the side.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Remove the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt using J 8614-01 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Remove the following components:
- The crankshaft position sensor bolt (5)
- The sensor
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the following components from the mounting surface:
- The drive belt tensioner bolt
- The drive belt tensioner nut
- The drive belt tensioner
- Remove the timing chain tensioner bolts (1, 2).
- Remove the timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the following fasteners:
- The timing chain cover bolts (1-14)
- The timing chain cover nuts (15)
- Remove the timing chain cover.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
in Cautions and Notices.