Timing Belt Lower Cover Replacement
Special Tools
- EN-52432 Front Cover Seal Installer
- EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools
Removal Procedure
- Crankshaft Balancer - Remove - Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Drive Belt Tensioner (2) - Remove
Timing Belt Lower Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [9x]
- Loosen the timing belt lower cover carefully from the engine, use a suitable tool at the 2 locations (2, 3)
Timing Belt Lower Cover (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Installation Procedure
- Clean all sealing surfaces.
Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. - Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
- All sealing surfaces must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealant.
- Installation and final torque specification must be completed within 10 minutes of applying the sealant.
- Apply a 4 mm (0.16 in) bead of sealant (1) to the timing belt lower cover. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
EN-52432 Front Cover Seal Installer (1) @ Crankshaft - Install
- NOTE:
Use EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins (2) to help align the cover with the locating pins and the EN-52432 Front Cover Seal Installer (3).
EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins (2) - Install
- Timing Belt Lower Cover (1) - Install NEW
- EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins (2) - Remove
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Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
CAUTION:Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Loosely install [9x]
- Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Tighten in sequence [9x]
- First Pass: 4 N.m (35 lb in)
- Final Pass: 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
- EN-52432 Front Cover Seal Installer (2) @ Crankshaft - Remove
Drive Belt Tensioner (2) - Install
- Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft) [2x]
- Crankshaft Balancer - Install - Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
DO NOT allow cleaning solvents to come in contact with either the timing belt or oil pump belt.