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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.4L (LAX) 🢒 Oil Pump Drive Chain and Sprocket Installation

    Object Number: 2017656 Size: SH
  1. Set the crankshaft key (1) in the left horizontal position.
  2. Turn the cutout (2) of the drive shaft so that it faces upward.

    3. Object Number: 2017657 Size: SH
  3. Align the yellow mark links (2, 5) with the timing marks (1, 4) of each gear as shown in the illustration.
  4. Install the sprockets onto the crankshaft and oil pump shaft with the chain wrapped on the gears.
  5. Temporarily tighten the oil pump drive shaft sprocket with the nut.

    6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2017658 Size: SH
  6. Insert the damper spring (2) into the adjusting hole, and then install the chain tensioner plate (3) with the bolt (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).


    Object Number: 2017642 Size: SH
  7. Align the adjusting hole on the oil pump drive shaft sprocket with the groove on the oil pump.
  8. Insert a 4 mm diameter bar (1) into the adjusting hole on the oil pump drive shaft gear to lock the gear in position, and then tighten the nut.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).