Cleaning Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean all the following components with solvent:
- Camshaft sprockets
- Intermediate sprocket
- Crankshaft sprocket
- Primary timing chain
- Secondary timing chains
- Primary timing chain guide
- Secondary timing chain guides
- Primary timing chain shoe
- Secondary timing chain shoes
- Primary timing chain tensioner
- Secondary timing chain tensioners
- Timing component fastening bolts

CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .

Dry the timing components with compressed air.