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Installation Procedure

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  1. Re-cut the timing belt idler pulley thread. Install the timing belt idler pulley (2) and tighten the NEW bolt (1) in three passes use the EN-45059 meter:
    Fig 1: Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bolt
    GM2026843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .
    1. First pass tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    2. Second pass to 120 degrees.
    3. Final pass to 15 degrees.
  2. Re-cut the timing belt tensioner thread.
    Fig 2: Timing Belt, Timing Belt Tensioner
    GM2026841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the timing belt tensioner (2) and tighten the NEW timing belt tensioner bolt (3) in three passes use the EN-45059 meter:
    CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: Service may offer bolts that are not microencapsulated. If this is the case apply thread lock agent to the bolt.
    1. First pass tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    2. Second pass to 120 degrees.
    3. Final pass to 15 degrees.
  4. Install the timing belt (1).
  5. Guide the timing belt past the tensioner and place it on the crankshaft sprocket wheel.
  6. Place the timing belt on the exhaust and intake camshaft sprockets.
  7. Timing Belt Center Front Cover Installation »Install
  8. Engine Mount Bracket Replacement »Install
  9. Remove the engine lifting device.
  10. Raise the vehicle.
  11. Apply tension to the drive belt tensioner (2) in the direction of the arrow, using an allen key (1).
    Fig 3: Drive Belt Tensioner, Allen Key And Locking Pin
    GM1937014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the EN-6333  locking pin (3).
  13. Release tension on timing belt tensioner.
    NOTE: The timing belt tensioner moves automatically to the correct position.
  14. Remove bolt or bolted connection (1).
    Fig 4: Locking Device And Bolt
    GM2027000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove EN-6625  locking device (2).
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Remove the EN-6340  locking tool.
  18. Check the timing
    Fig 5: Camshaft Adjuster Locking Tool
    GM2538042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    1. Turn the crankshaft 720 degrees in the direction of engine rotation by the crankshaft balancer bolt.
      NOTE: Note the marking at the camshaft sprockets.
    2. Install EN-6340  locking tool - left (1) into the camshaft adjusters as shown.
      NOTE: The spot type marking (4) on the intake camshaft adjuster does not correspond to the groove of EN-6340  locking tool - left during this process but must be somewhat above as shown.
    3. Install EN-6340  locking tool - right (2) into the camshaft adjusters as shown.
      NOTE: The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft adjuster must correspond to the groove on EN-6340  locking tool - right.
  19. Remove the EN-6340  locking tool.
  20. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  21. Control the crankshaft balancer position.
    Fig 6: 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.
  22. Install EN-6625  locking device (2) to block the crankshaft.
    Fig 7: Locking Device And Bolt
    GM2027000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Install the bolt or bolted connection (1).
  24. Install the lower timing belt cover (1).
    Fig 8: Timing Belt Lower Front Cover
    GM2026840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  25. Install the 4 lower timing belt cover bolts (2) and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  26. Install the crankshaft balancer (2).
    Fig 9: Crankshaft Balancer And Bolt
    GM2027569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  27. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt (1) and tighten a first pass to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
  28. Tighten the NEW crankshaft balancer bolt a second pass to an additional 45 degrees using the EN-45059  meter.
    CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .
  29. Tighten the NEW crankshaft balancer bolt a final pass to an additional 15 degrees using the EN-45059  meter.
  30. Remove bolt or bolted connection (1).
    Fig 10: Locking Device And Bolt
    GM2027000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  31. Remove EN-6625  locking device (2).
  32. For vehicle with automatic transmission: Install the bolt (1) and tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
    Fig 11: Automatic Transmission Bracket Bolt
    GM2538037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  33. For vehicle with manual transmission: Install the bolt (1) and tighten to 40 N.m (32 lb ft).
    Fig 12: Connection Bolt
    GM2538035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  34. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  35. Install the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  36. Lower the vehicle.
  37. Remove the EN-6340  locking tool.
  38. Install the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Installation .
  39. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (1.8L LUW) and Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (1.8L LWE) .
  40. Reset the CHANGE TIMING BELT message. Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation .
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