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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the lower engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement - Lower 
  2. Re-install the lower engine front cover (1) to the engine block without sealing.
    Fig 1: Lower Engine Front Cover
    GM2966471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: The re-install of the lower engine front cover and of the crankshaft balancer absorber is necessary to set the crankshaft to TDC.
  3. Install 4 engine front lower cover bolts (1) handtighten.
    Fig 2: Engine Front Lower Cover Bolts
    GM3216230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the crankshaft balancer absorber (2).
    Fig 3: Crankshaft Balancer Absorber
    GM2968028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the crankshaft balancer absorber bolt (1).
  6. Remove the upper timing chain guide bolts (2).
    Fig 4: Upper Timing Chain Guide
    GM2969141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the upper timing chain guide (1).
  8. Adjust the engine to cylinder 1 top dead center (TDC) of combustion stroke. Set crankshaft in direction of engine rotation until the markings (2, 3) line up. Rotate at the crankshaft balancer absorber bolt (1).
    Fig 5: Crankshaft Balancer Alignment Marks
    GM3213250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the EN-51148  holding tool (1) to camshafts and to the cylinder head.
    Fig 6: Identifying Camshaft Holding Tool Bolts
    GM2968105Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: If EN-51148  holding tool does not fit properly, rotate the crankshaft and additional 360 degrees.
    1. Tighten the bolt (3) in the middle.
    2. Tighten the 2 outer bolts (2, 4).
  10. Remove the lower engine front cover and the crankshaft balancer absorber again.
  11. Check the position of the crankshaft. The crankshaft must be set to TDC, the arrow (1) on the crankshaft sprocket and the arrow (2) on the oil pump must align.
    Fig 7: Crankshaft Sprocket And Arrow
    GM3213251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. If the arrows (1, 2) do not align, install the lower engine front cover with 4 bolts and the crankshaft balancer absorber. Set the engine to TDC, refer to step 8.
  13. Push the timing chain guide - left side (2) in the direction of the arrow.
    Fig 8: Timing Chain Guide And Tensioner
    GM2968108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Fix the tensioner (1) with a 2 mm drill bit or equivalent (3).
  15. Remove the 2 timing chain tensioner bolts (2).
    Fig 9: Timing Chain Tensioner
    GM2968109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the timing chain tensioner (1).
  17. Remove the timing chain (1) along with the crankshaft sprocket (2).
    Fig 10: Timing Chain And Crankshaft Sprocket
    GM3547237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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