Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the upper engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement - Upper .
Push the timing chain guide - left side (2) in the direction of the arrow.
- Fix the tensioner (1) with 2 mm drill bit or equivalent (3).
- NOTE:
The timing components may move taking up slack as soon as the tensioner is removed. Timing integrity should be maintained at this point.
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Timing Chain Tensioner (1) - Remove