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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Timing Belt
    GM2506526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Threading the timing belt through the engine mount bracket is only permissible in conjunction with the assembly tool supplied with NEW timing belts or otherwise it is possible to damage the toothed belt at this stage by kinking it.

  1. Install the timing belt (1).
  2. Guide the timing belt past the tensioner and place it on the crankshaft sprocket wheel.
  3. Place the timing belt on the exhaust and intake camshaft position actuator adjusters.
  4. Fig 2: Timing Belt Tensioner, Locking Pin & Allen Key
    GM2504691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Apply tension to the timing belt tensioner (2) in the direction of the arrow, using an Allen key (1).
  6. Remove the EN-6333  locking pin (3).
  7. Fig 3: Spot Type Markings And Special Tool
    GM2373398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The timing belt tensioner moves automatically to the correct position.

  8. Check the timing.
      NOTE:

      Note the marking at the camshaft sprockets.

    1. Turn the crankshaft 720 degrees in the direction of engine rotation by the bolt on the crankshaft balancer.
    2. NOTE:

      The spot type marking (4) on the intake camshaft position actuator adjuster does not correspond to the groove of EN-6340-left during this process but must be slightly above as shown.

    3. Install EN-6340-left  locking tool (1) into the camshaft position actuator adjusters as shown.
    4. NOTE:

      The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft position actuator adjuster must correspond to the groove on EN-6340-right.

    5. Install EN-6340-right  locking tool (2) into the camshaft position actuator adjusters as shown.
  9. Remove the EN-6340  locking tool.
  10. Fig 4: Aligning Timing Belt Drive Gear And Oil Pump Housing
    GM2027014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The timing belt drive gear and oil pump housing must align.

  11. Control the crankshaft balancer position.
  12. Fig 5: Lower Timing Belt Cover & Bolts
    GM2504712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the lower timing belt cover (1).
  14. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  15. Install the 4 lower timing belt cover bolts (2) and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
  16. Fig 6: Crankshaft Balancer & Bolt
    GM2504713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install the crankshaft balancer (2). Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement  if necessary.
  18. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt (1) and tighten to 95 N.m (70 lb ft) plus 30 degrees plus 15 degrees.
  19. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  20. Install the front wheelhouse liner Inner front extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Left SIde) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Right SIde, LWE, LUW) .
  21. Install the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Replacement .
  22. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .