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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Balance Shaft Drive Chain
    GM1578305Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If replacing the balance shaft timing chain, perform the following steps, if not proceed to step 10.
  2. Install the balance shaft drive sprocket.
    3. NOTE: If the balance shafts are not properly timed to the engine, the engine may vibrate or make noise.
  3. Install the balance shaft drive chain (1) with the colored link lined up with the marks on the balance shaft sprockets and the balance shaft drive sprocket.

    There are three colored links on the chain. Two are chrome and one is copper. Use the following steps in order to line up the links with the sprockets.

    1. Place the copper link (5) so that it lines up with the timing mark (2) on the intake side balance shaft sprocket.
    2. Working clockwise around the chain, place the chrome link (4) in line with the timing mark (3) on the balance shaft drive sprocket. (Approximately 6 o'clock position on the sprocket).
    3. Place the chain (7) on the water pump drive sprocket. The alignment is not critical.
    4. Align the last chrome link (6) with the timing mark (1) on the exhaust side balance shaft drive sprocket.
    4. Fig 2: Upper Balance Shaft Drive Chain Guide
    GM1578304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the upper balance shaft drive chain guide and bolt and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    5. Fig 3: Small Balance Shaft Drive Chain Guide
    GM1578302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the small balance shaft drive chain guide and bolts and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    6. Fig 4: Adjustable Balance Shaft Chain Guide
    GM1578303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the adjustable balance shaft chain guide and bolt and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    7. Fig 5: Balance Shaft Drive Chain Tensioner
    GM1578301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Reset the timing chain tensioner by performing the following steps:
    1. Rotate the tensioner plunger 90 degrees in its bore and compress the plunger.
    2. Rotate the tensioner back to the original 12 o'clock position and insert a paper clip through the hole in the plunger body and into the hose in the tensioner plunger.
  8. Install the balance shaft drive chain tensioner and bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  9. Remove the paper clip from the balance shaft drive chain tensioner.
    10. Fig 6: Identifying Proper Exhaust/Intake Camshaft Alignment positions
    GM1825076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Ensure the intake camshaft notch is in the 5 o'clock position (2) and the exhaust camshaft notch is in the 7 o'clock position (1). The number 1 piston should be at top dead center (TDC), crankshaft key at 12 o'clock.
    11. Fig 7: View Of Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark
    GM466551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the timing chain drive sprocket to the crankshaft with the timing mark in the 5 o'clock position and the front of the sprocket facing out.
    12. Fig 8: Identifying Colored Links On Timing Chain
    GM1594347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • There are 3 colored links on the timing chain. 2 links are of matching color, and 1 link is of a unique color. Use the following procedure to line up the links with the actuators. Orient the chain so that the colored links are visible.
    • Always use new actuator bolts.
  12. Assemble the intake camshaft actuator into the timing chain with the timing mark lined up with the uniquely colored link (1).
    13. Fig 9: Identifying Cylinder Head Opening
    GM1825082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Lower the timing chain through the opening in the cylinder head. Use care to ensure that the chain goes around both sides of the cylinder block bosses (1, 2).
  14. Install the intake camshaft actuator onto the intake camshaft while aligning the dowel pin into the camshaft slot.
  15. Hand tighten the new intake camshaft actuator bolt.
    16. Fig 10: Lining Up First Pink Link With Timing Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket
    GM1594349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Route the timing chain around the crankshaft sprocket and line up the first matching colored link (2) with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket, in approximately the 5 o'clock position.
    17. Fig 11: Adjustable Timing Chain Guide
    GM1403949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to remove all chain slack. Do not rotate the intake camshaft.
  18. Install the adjustable timing chain guide down through the opening in the cylinder head and install the adjustable timing chain bolt.

    Tighten the adjustable timing chain guide bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    19. Fig 12: Camshaft Actuator
    GM1403953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Always install NEW actuator bolts.
  19. Install the exhaust camshaft actuator into the timing chain with the timing mark lined up with the second matching colored link.
    20. Fig 13: Aligning Timing Mark On Actuator With Last Pink Colored Link
    GM1594351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the exhaust camshaft actuator onto the exhaust camshaft, aligning the dowel pin into the camshaft slot.
  21. Using a 23 mm open end wrench, rotate the exhaust camshaft approximately 45 degrees until the dowel pin in the camshaft actuator goes into the camshaft slot.
    22. Fig 14: Identifying Cam Actuator, Camshaft & Chain
    GM1403887Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. When the actuator seats on the cam, tighten the new exhaust camshaft actuator bolt hand tight.
    23. Fig 15: Identifying Chain & Sprockets
    GM1889129Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Verify that all of the colored links and the appropriate timing marks are still aligned. If they are not aligned, repeat the portion of the procedure necessary to align the timing marks.
    24. Fig 16: View Of Fixed Timing Chain Guide
    GM412165Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the fixed timing chain guide and bolts and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
    25. Fig 17: Upper Timing Chain Guide
    GM1403955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Install the upper timing chain guide and bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    26. Fig 18: Compressing Timing Chain Tensioner
    GM797246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Reset the timing chain tensioner by performing the following steps:
    1. Remove the snap ring.
    2. Remove the piston assembly from the body of the timing chain tensioner.
    3. Install the J 45027-2 (2) into a vise.
    4. Install the notch end of the piston assembly into the J 45027-2 (2).
    5. Using the J 45027-1 (1), turn the ratchet cylinder into the piston.
    6. Reinstall the piston assembly into the body of the tensioner.
    7. Install the snap ring.
    27. Fig 19: View Of Timing Chain Tensioner
    GM1769723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Inspect the timing chain tensioner seal for damage. If damaged, replace the seal.
  28. Inspect to ensure all dirt and debris is removed from the timing chain tensioner threaded hole in the cylinder head.
    29. NOTE: Ensure the timing chain tensioner seal is centered throughout the torque procedure to eliminate the possibility of an oil leak.
  29. Install the timing chain tensioner assembly and tighten to tensioner to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
  30. The timing chain tensioner is released by compressing it 2 mm (0.079 in), which will release the locking mechanism in the ratchet. To release the timing chain tensioner, use a suitable tool with a rubber tip on the end. Feed the tool down through the cam drive chest to rest on the cam chain. Then give a sharp jolt diagonally downwards to release the tensioner.
    31. Fig 20: Holding Camshaft With Wrench
    GM1403882Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Using a 23 mm wrench, engage the hex on the intake camshaft, and using a torque wrench, tighten the camshaft actuator bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft), plus 100 degrees using the J 45059  . See Special Tools .
  32. Using a 23 mm wrench, engage the hex on the exhaust camshaft, and using a torque wrench, tighten the camshaft actuator bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft), plus 100 degrees using the J 45059  . See Special Tools .
    33. Fig 21: View Of Oil Nozzle & Bolt
    GM412200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Install the timing chain oiling nozzle and tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    34. Fig 22: View Of Timing Chain Guide Bolt Access Hole & Plug
    GM1769728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. Apply sealant compound GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) to the thread of the timing chain guide bolt access hole plug.
  35. Install the timing chain guide bolt access hole plug and tighten to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
  36. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement (LAT)  or Engine Front Cover Replacement (LE5) .
  37. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (LE5)  or Camshaft Cover Replacement (LAT) .
  38. Install the number 1 cylinder spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
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