Timing Chain Tensioner Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the cylinder head access hole plugs.

Fig 1: Removing Cylinder Head Access Hole Plugs
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Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe bolt.
Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe.

Fig 2: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe
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Remove the timing chain tensioner guide bolts.
Remove the timing chain tensioner guide.

Fig 3: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner Guide
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Remove the timing chain tensioner bolts.
Remove the timing chain tensioner.

Fig 4: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner
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