Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the cylinder head gasket.
- Install the cylinder head.
- Install NEW cylinder head bolts.
- Install and tighten the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown. Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 155 degrees using the J 45059 .
- Install the NEW front cylinder head bolts and tighten to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Ensure the cylinder head (1) and the camshaft (2) are correctly aligned.
- Remove the rubber band (1) from around the top of the upper timing chain guides (2).
- Install the fixed guide bolt into the cylinder head and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Apply sealant compound to thread and install the timing chain guide bolt access hole plug. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
- Install the fixed timing chain guide access plug and tighten to 90 N.m (59 lb ft).
- Install the timing chain onto the intake camshaft actuator.
- Align the intake camshaft actuator alignment mark made previously with the timing chain mark and install the actuator onto the camshaft.
- Install a NEW intake camshaft actuator bolt (2) until snug.
- Remove the timing chain retention tool EN-48749 (1) from the intake side of the timing chain.
- Install the timing chain onto the exhaust camshaft actuator.
- Align the exhaust camshaft actuator alignment mark made previously with the timing chain mark and install the actuator onto the camshaft.
- Install a NEW exhaust camshaft actuator bolt (2) until snug.
- Remove the timing chain retention tool EN-48749 (1) from the exhaust side of the timing chain.
- Reset and install the timing chain tensioner. Refer to Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement .
- Install the EN-48953 (1) to the actuators.
- Install the camshaft actuator locking tool bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Tighten the NEW camshaft actuator bolt and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft), plus an additional 100 degrees using the J 45059 .
- Release the tensioner by applying a counterclockwise rotational torque of 45 N.m (33 lb ft) to the harmonic balancer bolt.
- Remove the camshaft actuator locking tool, EN-48953 .
- Install the upper timing chain guide bolts and guide and tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
- Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
- Connect all electrical connectors as necessary.
- Install the radiator inlet hose to the cylinder head.
- Position the radiator inlet hose clamp using the J 38185 .
- Install the radiator surge tank air bleed hose to the cylinder head.
- Position the radiator surge tank air bleed hose clamp.
- Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (LNF) .
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LNF) .
NOTE:
DO NOT use any sealing material.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Ensure that the alignment mark made previously on the intake camshaft actuator is still aligned properly with the mark on the timing chain. If the mark made previously on the intake camshaft actuator is not aligned properly, refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Replacement .
NOTE:
Ensure that the alignment mark made previously on the exhaust camshaft actuator is still aligned properly with the mark on the timing chain. The exhaust cam may have to be rotated clockwise to install the exhaust actuator.
NOTE:
Failure to reset the chain tensioner will put excess tension on the chain, limiting the chains life.