Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure the crankshaft sprocket is installed with the timing mark (1) visible.
- Install the crankshaft sprocket on to the nose of the crankshaft.
- Align the notch in the crankshaft sprocket with the pin in the crankshaft.
- Slide the crankshaft sprocket on the crankshaft nose until the crankshaft sprocket contacts the step in the crankshaft.
- Ensure the crankshaft is in the stage one timing position with the crankshaft sprocket timing mark (1) aligned to the stage one timing mark on the oil pump cover (2) using the EN 46111 . See Special Tools . Refer to Camshaft Timing Drive Chain Alignment Diagram - Stage One.
- Install the primary camshaft timing chain. Refer to Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation .
- Install the primary upper camshaft drive chain guide. Refer to Primary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Upper .
- Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Installation .
- Install the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation - Right Side .
- Install the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Installation - Right Side .
- Install the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain shoe. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Installation - Right Side .
- Install the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Installation - Right Side .
- Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
- Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .