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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 CTS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L 🢒 Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation

Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation 6.2L

Special Tools

    • EN 46330 Timing Belt Tensioner Retaining Pin
    • J 41478 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer
    • J 41665-1A Crankshaft Balancer and Sprocket Installer
    • J 42386-A Flywheel Holding Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools


    Object Number: 156149 Size: SH
  1. Install the key into the crankshaft keyway, if previously removed.

    2. Object Number: 1272887 Size: SH
  2. Tap the key (122) into the keyway until both ends of the key bottom onto the crankshaft.

    3. Object Number: 1658182 Size: SH
  3. Install the crankshaft sprocket (207) onto the front of the crankshaft. Align the crankshaft key with the crankshaft sprocket keyway.

    4. Object Number: 1658237 Size: SH
  4. Use the J 41478 installer  (1) and the J 41665-1A installer  (2) in order to install the crankshaft sprocket.

    5. Install the sprocket onto the crankshaft until fully seated against the crankshaft flange.

  5. Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until the alignment mark is in the 12 o'clock position.

    6. Object Number: 1658249 Size: SH
  6. Compress the timing chain tensioner guide and install the EN 46330 pin .

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


    Object Number: 1658251 Size: SH
  7. Install the timing chain tensioner (232) and bolts (231) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    8. Object Number: 2173556 Size: SH

    Note: 

       • The sprocket teeth and timing chain must mesh.
       • The camshaft and the crankshaft sprocket alignment marks MUST be aligned properly.

  8. Install the camshaft sprocket (2), timing chain (3), and bolts (1).

    9. Object Number: 1649254 Size: SH
  9. Inspect the sprockets for proper alignment. The mark on the camshaft sprocket (1) should be located in the 6 o'clock position and the mark on the crankshaft sprocket (2) should be located in the 12 o'clock position.

    10. Object Number: 2173570 Size: SH
  10. Remove the EN 46330 pin .

    11. Note: Do not apply threadlock to the flex plate bolts at this time.

  11. Temporarily install the automatic transmission flex plate or manual transmission flywheel and bolts. Refer to Engine Flywheel Installation.

    12. Object Number: 1559840 Size: SH
  12. Install the J 42386-A tool and bolts. Use 1 M10-1.5 x 120 mm bolt and 1 M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation. Tighten the J 42386-A tool bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

    13. Object Number: 1658274 Size: SH
  13. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
  14. Remove the J 42386-A tool and bolts.
  15. Remove the automatic transmission flex plate or manual transmission flywheel and bolts. Refer to Engine Flywheel Removal.