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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE:

    Before installing the camshaft timing chain, 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: Timing Chain Upper Guide And Bolts
    GM3282676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Re-cut thread at cylinder head and engine block for the 2 timing chain upper guide bolts (2).
  3. Install Timing Chain Upper Guide (1)
    4. NOTE:

    The tightening procedure of the timing chain upper guide bolts should be completed within 10 minutes.

  4. Apply thread lock agent to the upper timing chain upper guide bolt (2).
    5. NOTE:

    Do not tighten the upper timing chain upper guide bolt before the camshaft timing chain is installed.

  5. Install the upper timing chain upper guide bolt (2).
    6. Fig 2: Aligning Timing Chain Marked Chain Links
    GM3282680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the timing chain with the marked chain links as shown and follow the installation sequence:
    1. Install the timing chain in the first step to the fuel injection pump sprocket (2).
    2. Install the timing chain in the second step to the camshaft sprocket (1).
    3. Install the timing chain in the final step to the timing chain idler sprocket (3).
    7. Fig 3: Timing Chain Upper Guide And Bolts
    GM3282674Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution

  7. Apply thread lock agent to the lower timing chain upper guide bolt (3). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  8. Install and tighten Timing Chain Upper Guide Bolt (3) to 11 N.m (97 lb in)
  9. Tighten Timing Chain Upper Guide Bolt (1) to 11 N.m (97 lb in)
    10. Fig 4: Timing Chain Lower Guide And Bolts
    GM3282673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install Timing Chain Lower Guide (1)
  11. Install and tighten Timing Chain Lower Guide Bolts (2) (Qty: 2) to 10 N.m (89 lb in)
    12. Fig 5: Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe And Bolt
    GM3282672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe (1)
  13. Install and tighten Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe Bolt (2) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
    14. Fig 6: Timing Chain Tensioner And Pin
    GM3282671Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove EN-50513  Pin (2)
    15. Fig 7: Camshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove EN-51143  Fixing Tool (1)
  16. Raise the vehicle.
    17. Fig 8: Crankshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove Bolts (3) (Qty: 2)
  18. Remove EN-51143  Fixing Tool (2)
    19. Fig 9: Crankshaft Pulley Bolts
    GM3252318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Install Crankshaft Pulley Bolts (1) (Qty: 4)

    Rotate the crankshaft 720 degrees in direction of arrow. Use a pry bar at the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts (1).

  20. Remove Crankshaft Pulley Bolts (1) (Qty: 4)
    21. Fig 10: Crankshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Install EN-51140  Fixing Tool (2)
  22. Install Bolts (3) (Qty: 2)
  23. Lower the vehicle.
    24. Fig 11: Camshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Install EN-51143  Fixing Tool (1)
  25. If the fixing pin does not fit into the camshaft sprocket bore, the camshaft timing must be adjusted. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Adjustment 
  26. Remove EN-51143  Fixing Tool (1)
  27. Raise the vehicle.
    28. Fig 12: Crankshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  28. Remove Bolts (3) (Qty: 2)
  29. Remove EN-51140  Fixing Tool (2)
    30. Fig 13: Crankshaft Pulley And Bolts
    GM2900086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  30. Install Crankshaft Pulley (1). Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement 
    31. Fig 14: Timing Chain Lower Cover, Bolts And Gaskets
    GM3282668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  31. Install Timing Chain Lower Cover (2). Refer to Timing Chain Lower Cover Replacement 
    32. Fig 15: Oil Pan
    GM3275476Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  32. Install Oil Pan (2). Refer to Oil Pan Replacement 
    33. Fig 16: Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring
    GM3275481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  33. Install Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring (1). Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring Replacement 
  34. Install Transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
    35. Fig 17: Engine Lift Bracket And Bolt
    GM3221561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  35. Remove Engine Lift Bracket Bolt (2)
  36. Remove Engine Lift Bracket - Left Side (1) @ Cylinder Head
    37. Fig 18: Engine Lift Bracket And Bolt
    GM3221560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  37. Remove Engine Lift Bracket Bolt (2)
  38. Remove Engine Lift Bracket - Right Side (1) @ Cylinder Head
    39. Fig 19: Timing Chain Upper Cover And Bolts
    GM3282653Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  39. Install Timing Chain Upper Cover (2). Refer to Timing Chain Upper Cover Replacement 
    40. Fig 20: Power Brake Booster Inlet Hose Connector Fitting And Components
    GM3216225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  40. Install Power Brake Booster Inlet Hose Connector Fitting (5). Refer to Power Brake Booster Inlet Hose Connector Fitting Replacement
  41. Install Oxidation Catalytic Converter. Refer to Oxidation Catalytic Converter Replacement (LH7)
    42. Fig 21: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Housing
    GM3282649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  42. Install Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Housing (1). Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Housing Replacement
    43. Fig 22: Camshaft Housing, Bolts And Gasket
    GM3221563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  43. Install Camshaft Housing (2). Refer to Camshaft Housing Replacement 
    44. Fig 23: Fuel Injectors, Bolts And Retainers
    GM3221554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  44. Install Fuel Injectors (1) (Qty: 4). Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement
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