Grand Prix V6-204 3.4L DOHC (1992)
Install/Connect
This article has been updated with bulletin No: 47-61-34.
CAMSHAFT TIMING - REVISED SERVICE PROCEDURE
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1.
Camshaft sprockets.
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1991-93 camshaft sprockets with washers and new locks finger tight
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1994-95 camshaft sprockets with taper lock rings finger tight
2.
Timing belt in a counterclockwise direction around the sprockets.
IMPORTANT: Make sure timing belt teeth are fully engaged with all sprockets.
3.
Timing belt tensioner pulley. Tighten: Tensioner pulley bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
4.
If actuator oil has been lost, till the actuator with SAE 5W30 Mobile 1 (or equivalent) synthetic engine oil through the end hole. Fill to bottom of
plug hole ONLY when actuator is fully retracted and pin is installed.
5.
Rubber end plug to rear of the actuator assembly. Push until flush and snapped into place. Make sure the end plug has sealed against the case.
6.
Actuator bushing into side plate.
Inspect: Bushings and appropriate holes to make sure they are clean. DO NOT lubricate.
7.
Timing belt actuator and actuator side plate.
Tighten: Side plate bolt to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
IMPORTANT: Rotate pulley assembly into belt a maximum of 15 Nm to allow engagement of the actuator shaft into the pulley arm socket.
8.
Pull the lock pin and discard. Retorque pulley assembly 15 Nm counterclockwise to seat pulley into belt.
Tighten: Both right hand (rear bank) camshaft sprocket bolts to 130 Nm (96 lb ft).
9.
Remove J 38613-A from right hand (rear bank) camshaft carrier.
10.
Rotate crankshaft 360 degrees clockwise while looking at front of engine and align crankshaft reference marks.
Inspect: Make sure both right hand (rear bank) camshaft flats are down.
Tighten: Both left hand (front bank) camshaft sprocket bolts to 130 Nm (96 lb ft).
11.
Remove J 38613-A from left hand (front bank) camshaft carrier.
12.
Rotate crankshaft 720 degrees clockwise while looking at front of engine to seat timing belt and verify correct timing.
Inspect: Make sure both camshaft flatspots are up on one bank and down on the opposing bank.
13.
Camshaft carrier covers and bolts.
Tighten: Bolts to 11 Nm (97 lb in).
14.
Breather hose from rear camshaft cover and crankcase vent from breather manifold.
15.
Timing belt covers and bolts.
Tighten: Bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
16.
Fuel line bracket and bolt.
Tighten: Bolt to 7 Nm (62 lb In).
17.
Wiring harness cover at right strut tower.
18.
Spark plug wires.
19.
PCM electrical connectors.
20.
Power steering lines to pump.
21.
Serpentine belt.
22.
Serpentine belt tensioner.
Tighten: Serpentine belt tensioner bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
23.
Coolant recovery tank.
24.
Upper intake manifold, bolts, and nuts.
Tighten: Bolts and nuts to 27 Nm (22 lb ft).
25.
Power brake vacuum hose.
26.
Wiring loom bracket for rear spark plug wires.
27.
Vacuum lines to upper intake manifold tee.
28.
Electrical connections to canister purge solenoid and MAP sensor.
29.
EGR valve and bolts.
Tighten: Bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
30.
Electrical connectors from EGR.
31.
PCV valve and vacuum line to throttle body.
