GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1263828  Size: SH
  1. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
  2. Remove the camshaft gears. Refer to Camshaft Gear Replacement .
  3. Remove the timing belt automatic tensioner bolt.
  4. Remove the timing belt automatic tensioner.

  5. Object Number: 1263615  Size: SH
  6. Remove the timing belt idler pulley bolt/nut.
  7. Remove the timing belt idler pulleys.

  8. Object Number: 1263617  Size: SH
  9. Remove the engine mount retaining bolts.
  10. Remove the engine mount.

  11. Object Number: 1263769  Size: SH
  12. Remove the crankshaft timing belt drive gear bolt.
  13. Remove the crankshaft timing belt gear.

  14. Object Number: 1263771  Size: SH
  15. Remove the rear timing belt cover screws/bolt.
  16. Remove the rear timing belt cover.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1263828  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear timing belt cover.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the rear timing belt cover screws/bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear cover screws/bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  5. Install the crankshaft timing belt gear.
  6. Install the crankshaft timing belt gear bolt.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the timing belt gear bolt to 130 N·m (96 lb ft) + 45 degrees + 5 degrees.

  8. Install the timing belt automatic tensioner bolt.
  9. Install the timing belt automatic tensioner.

  10. Object Number: 1263617  Size: SH
  11. Install the engine mount.
  12. Install the engine mount retaining bolts.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1263615  Size: SH
  14. Install the timing belt idler pulleys.
  15. Install the timing belt idler pulley bolt/nut.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the idler pulley bolt/nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  17. Install the camshaft gear. Refer to Camshaft Gear Replacement .
  18. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .