Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ensure that the left secondary timing chain tensioner (1) is being installed.

Fig 1: Identifying Left Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
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Position the secondary timing chain tensioner between the camshafts.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the secondary timing chain tensioner bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the secondary timing chain tensioner bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
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Once mounted, compress the left secondary timing chain tensioner shoes with your hand.
Lock the left secondary timing chain tensioner by inserting a piece of wire (2) into the access hole in the side of the tensioner (1).

Fig 3: Locking Left Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner

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Slowly release the pressure from the left secondary timing chain tensioner shoes. The tensioner should remain compressed.
Install the left exhaust secondary camshaft timing sprocket. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Timing Sprocket Replacement - Left Exhaust .