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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE:

    Before installation, check the components of the timing chain system for damage and wear.

  1. Check the components of the timing chain system for damage and wear:
    • Timing chain guides with plastic attachment
    • Timing chain tensioner and timing chain tensioner shoe with plastic attachment
    • Timing chain and all timing chain sprockets
    • Oil pump sprocket
    • Oil pump drive chain tensioner
  2. Fig 1: Intake Camshaft Sprocket And Bolts
    GM3275492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Counterhold with a wrench at the camshaft hexagon, and tighten the 2 camshaft sprocket bolts (2) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  4. Fig 2: Camshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the EN-51143  fixing tool (1).
  6. Raise the vehicle.
  7. Fig 3: Crankshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the 2 bolts (3).
  9. Remove the EN-51140  fixing tool (2).
  10. Fig 4: Crankshaft Pulley Bolts
    GM3252318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts (1) and rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees in direction of arrow. Use a pry bar at the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts (1).
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Fig 5: Intake Camshaft Sprocket And Bolt
    GM3275491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Counterhold with a wrench at the camshaft hexagon, and tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt (1) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  15. Fig 6: Crankshaft Pulley Bolts
    GM3252318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees in direction of arrow. Use a pry bar at the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts (1).
  17. Remove the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts (1).
  18. Fig 7: Crankshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Install EN-51140  fixing tool (2).
  20. Install the fixing pin into the engine block bore (1) and tighten the 2 bolts (3).
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Fig 8: Camshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Install the EN-51143  fixing tool (1).
  24. Remove the EN-51143  fixing tool (1).
  25. Raise the vehicle.
  26. Fig 9: Crankshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  27. Remove the 2 bolts (3).
  28. Remove the EN-51140  fixing tool (2).
  29. Install Crankshaft Pulley. Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement 
  30. Install Camshaft Housing. Refer to Camshaft Housing Replacement 
  31. Install Throttle Body Assembly. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement
  32. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)