Timing Chain and Tensioner Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Upper Timing Chain Guide

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Remove the upper timing chain guide bolts.
Remove the upper timing chain guide.

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner

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IMPORTANT: The timing chain tensioner must be removed to unload chain tension before the timing chain is removed.

Remove the timing chain tensioner plunger.

Fig 3: Camshaft Actuator

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Locate hex on the exhaust camshaft and hold with a wrench.
Remove the exhaust camshaft bolt and the exhaust camshaft actuator.
Discard the bolt.

Fig 4: Adjustable Timing Chain Guide

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Remove the adjustable timing chain guide bolt.
Remove the adjustable timing chain guide.

Fig 5: View Of Fixed Timing Chain Guide Access Plug

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Remove the plug to gain access to the fixed timing chain guide bolt.

Fig 6: View Of Fixed Timing Chain Guide

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Remove the fixed timing chain guide bolts.
Remove the fixed timing chain guide.

Fig 7: Identifying Intake Cam Sprocket & The Timing Chain

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Locate hex on the intake camshaft and hold with a wrench.
Remove the intake camshaft actuator bolt, the intake camshaft actuator and the timing chain through the top of the cylinder head.
Discard the bolt.

Fig 8: View Of Crankshaft Sprocket

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Remove the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 9: View Of Oil Nozzle & Bolt

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Remove the timing chain oil nozzle bolt.
Remove the timing chain oil nozzle.