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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation

    Object Number: 625497 Size: SH

    Important: When performing any service procedure that pertains to the camshaft or the camshaft actuator, unlock the camshaft actuator locking pin. Refer to Camshaft Actuator Locking Pin Adjustment .

  1. Use a wrench in order to align the camshaft timing marks.

    2. Place the wrench on the hexagonal portion of the camshafts.


    Object Number: 831089 Size: SH
  2. Turn the camshafts in order to align the timing marks.

    3. Object Number: 234304 Size: SH
  3. Turn the crankshaft until the crankshaft keyway (1) faces upward.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 831093 Size: SH
  4. Install the timing chain shoe. Secure the timing chain shoe using two bolts (1,2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 881599 Size: SH
  5. Install the following components together:
    6. • The timing chain (2)
    • Install the timing chain on the crankshaft timing sprocket with the yellow color link aligned with the mark on the crankshaft timing sprocket.
    • The crankshaft timing sprocket

    Object Number: 831090 Size: SH
  6. Install the timing chain (1) onto the camshafts timing sprockets (3).

    7. Ensure that the orange timing chain links are aligned with the timing marks.


    Object Number: 831091 Size: SH
  7. Install the timing chain dampener. Secure the timing chain dampener using one bolt (1).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).

    Unlock the intake camshaft actuator locking pin. Refer to Camshaft Actuator Locking Pin Adjustment .