Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Use a wrench in order to align the camshaft timing marks.
Be sure to place the wrench on the hexagonal portion of the camshafts.

Fig 1: Aligning Camshaft Timing Marks
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Turn the camshafts in order to align the timing marks.

Fig 2: Aligning Timing Marks
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Turn the crankshaft until the crankshaft keyway (1) faces upward.

Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Keyway
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the timing chain shoe. Secure the timing chain shoe using two bolts (1, 2).
Tighten

Tighten the timing chain shoe bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 4: Installing Timing Chain Shoe
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Install the following components together:
- 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
Fig 5: Installing Timing Chain & Sprocket
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Install the timing chain (1) onto the camshafts timing sprockets (3).
Ensure that the timing chain links (orange timing chain links) are aligned with the timing marks.

Fig 6: Aligning Timing Chain Links
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Install the timing chain dampener. Secure the timing chain dampener using one bolt (1).
Tighten

Tighten the timing chain dampener bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 7: Installing Timing Chain Dampener
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