Skylark L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
Timing Chain: Technical Service Bulletins
Timing Chain Tensioner - Service Procedure
File In Section: 6 Engine
Bulletin No.: 67-61-22A
Date: July, 1998
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Section 6A - Engine Mechanical - Timing Chain Tensioner Service Procedure
Models:
1997-98 Buick Skylark
1997-98 Chevrolet Cavalier, Malibu
1997-98 Oldsmobile Achieva
1997-98 Pontiac Sunfire, Grand Am with 2.4L Engine (VIN T - RPO LD9)
This bulletin is being revised to clarify the service procedure in regards to timing chain tensioner installation and to include the 1998 model year. Please
discard Corporate Bulletin Number 67-61-22 (Section 6 - Engine).
This bulletin is being issued to update the service procedures for the timing chain tensioner on LD9 engines built after September 29, 1996. These
engines have a new two-piece timing chain tensioner.
Important:
The new two-piece timing chain tensioner is not interchangeable with the previous version. Do not attempt to replace the one-piece timing chain
tensioner with the two piece design.
