Installation Procedure
- Use a wrench in order to align the camshaft timing marks.
Place the wrench on the hexagonal portion of the camshafts.
- Turn the camshafts in order to align the timing marks as shown (1).
- Temporarily install the crankshaft bolt.
- Turn the crankshaft until the crankshaft keyway (1) faces upward.
- Install the following components:
- The timing chain (2)
Install the timing chain on the crankshaft timing sprocket with the yellow color link aligned with the mark on the crankshaft timing sprocket.
- The crankshaft timing sprocket
- The timing chain (2)
- Install the timing chain shoe. Secure the timing chain shoe using 2 bolts (1,2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the timing chain (1) onto the camshafts timing sprockets (3).
Ensure that the orange timing chain links are aligned with the timing marks.
- Install the timing chain dampener. Secure the timing chain dampener using one bolt (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the crankshaft sensor reluctor (1) onto the crankshaft. Insure that the letter "F" on the reluctor is facing outward.
- Unlock the intake camshaft actuator locking pin. Refer to Camshaft Actuator Locking Pin Adjustment .
- Apply silicon sealant GM P/N 12346240 (Canadian P/N 10953493) or equivalent to the four locations (1).
- Apply a continuous bead of GM P/N 12346240 (Canadian P/N 10953493) or an equivalent to the timing chain cover mating surface.
- Install the timing chain cover.
Use the following 19 bolts in order to secure the cover:
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolts (1) to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolts (2) to 11 N.m (8 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolts (3) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Tighten the bolts (4) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Use the following steps in order to install the timing chain tensioner:
- Fully depress the plunger (4).
- Apply the hook (2) to the pin (3).
- Install the timing chain tensioner.
- Install the timing chain tensioner. Secure the timing chain tensioner using 2 bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the right side engine mounting bracket. Secure the bracket using 3 bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).
- Install the drive belt tensioner. Secure the tensioner using 1 bolt and 1 nut.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Tighten the nut to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Install the crankshaft position sensor. Secure the sensor using one bolt (5).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the crankshaft pulley. Secure the crankshaft pulley using 1 bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 118 N.m (87 lb ft).
- Install the power steering pump.
- Use the following fasteners in order to secure the power steering pump:
- The 2 bolts (1)
- The 2 nuts
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).
- Install the right side engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Left in Body Front End.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the power steering oil pressure switch connector.
- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise one revolution. Ensure that the plunger on the timing chain tensioner has released.
Complete the following steps if the plunger does not release:
- Use a screwdriver or your finger in order to press the timing chain dampener into the timing chain tensioner.
- Release the hook from the pin.
- Verify proper timing chain alignment after the plunger has released.
- Install the cylinder head cover.
- Install the right side engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
- Lower the A/C receiver.
Tighten the pinch clamps.
- Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten: Tighten the battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).