GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Caprice WM 🢒 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.