GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the engine covers. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the spark plugs in order to ease crankshaft/engine rotation. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  3. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .

    4. Important: If the entire camshaft timing system is not in Stage 2, refer to Camshaft Timing Drive Chain Alignment Diagram , mark the timing chain and sprockets in order to ensure correct reassembly.

  4. Remove the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Removal .

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Removal .
  2. Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  3. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
  4. Install the engine covers. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .