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Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.2L (2007)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations (page 2 of 4)

Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Engine
L4-2.2L
Year
2007
Section
Timing Component Alignment Marks
MaintenanceLocations · page 2 of 4
Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations (page 2 of 4) – Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.2L (2007)

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Route the timing chain around the crankshaft sprocket with the matching colored link aligning with the timing mark.

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Route the timing chain around the intake camshaft sprocket with the uniquely colored link (1) aligning with the INT diamond.

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Install the timing chain tensioner guide through the opening in the top of the cylinder head.

Tighten the timing chain tensioner guide bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

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Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket with the timing chain matching colored link (3) at EXH triangle aligned at the 10 o'clock position.

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Use a 24 mm wrench to rotate the camshaft slightly, until exhaust sprocket aligns with the camshaft.

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Hand tighten the NEW exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.

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