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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the timing chain (1).
    Fig 1: Timing Chain
    GM3977678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Ensure the actuator timing marks are approximately the 12 O'clock position.
  2. Ensure that the colored link (3) matches to the arrow on the crankshaft sprocket.
    Fig 2: Timing Chain Marks
    GM3977683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Ensure that the colored links (1, 2) match to the marks on the camshaft position adjuster actuators.
  4. Install a NEW gasket (2).
    Fig 3: Timing Chain Tensioner Tool, Timing Chain Tensioner, Bolts And Gasket
    GM3689090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the timing chain tensioner (1).
  6. Install the 2 timing chain tensioner bolt (4) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. Remove the suitable tool (3) from the timing chain tensioner.
  8. Install the timing chain tensioner shoe (2).
    Fig 4: Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe Fastener
    GM3977663Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the timing chain tensioner shoe bolt (1) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  10. Remove the EN-51632  holder (1).
    Fig 5: Camshaft Locking Tool
    GM4230624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the timing chain upper guide. Refer to Timing Chain Upper Guide Replacement .
  12. Check the position of the crankshaft, camshaft and camshaft position actuator adjuster.
    1. Install the engine front cover with 4 bolts and the crankshaft balancer.
    2. Turn crankshaft 720 degrees in the direction of engine rotation by the crankshaft balancer bolt (2).
      Fig 6: Crankshaft Balancer Markings
      GM3682494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the EN-51632  holder (1).
    Fig 7: Camshaft Locking Tool
    GM4230624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. If the EN-51632  holder (1) can be installed, the engine timing is properly adjusted.
  15. Remove the EN-51632  holder (1).
  16. Remove the engine front cover and crankshaft balancer.
  17. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement (LV7) .
  18. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (LV7) .
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