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Removal Procedure

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    NOTE:

    If the timing belt is being replaced due to the maintenance schedule interval, then the timing belt tensioner and idler pulley must also be replaced.

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Replacement .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove 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) .
  5. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft TDC Position
    GM1936993Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Set crankshaft balancer in direction of engine rotation to cylinder 1 TDC of combustion stroke (1).
    7. Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer & Bolt
    GM2504713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (1).
  8. Remove the crankshaft balancer (2). Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
    9. Fig 3: Lower Timing Belt Cover & Bolts
    GM2504712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the 4 lower timing belt cover bolts (2).
  10. Remove the lower timing belt cover (1).
    11. Fig 4: Front Panel And Bolts
    GM2373397Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The right half of the EN-6340  locking tool can be recognized by the lettering "right", arrow, on the tool.

  11. Prepare the right half of the EN-6340  locking tool.
    1. Remove the 2 bolts (2).
    2. Remove the front panel (1) from the EN-6340-right  locking tool.
    12. Fig 5: Spot Type Markings And Special Tool
    GM2373398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install EN-6340  locking tool into the camshaft position actuator adjusters.
      NOTE:

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

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

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

    2. Install EN-6340-right  locking tool (2) in the camshaft position actuator adjusters as shown.
    13. Fig 6: Timing Belt Tensioner, Locking Pin & Allen Key
    GM2504691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Apply tension to the timing belt tensioner (2) in the direction of the arrow, using an Allen key (1).
  14. Install the EN-6333  locking pin (3).
    15. Fig 7: Timing Belt
    GM2506526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Note the direction of the belt.

  15. Remove the timing belt (1).
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