Malibu L4-2.4L (2010): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

Also for this vehicle: Malibu Classic L4-2.2L (2008), Malibu L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1998), Malibu L4-2.2L (2007), Malibu L4-2.2L VIN F (2005), Malibu L4-2.4L Hybrid (2008), Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997), Malibu V6-231 3.8L (1982), Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002), Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004), Malibu V6-3.6L (2010), Malibu V6-3.9L (2007), Malibu V8-267 4.4L (1982), Malibu V8-350 5.7L DSL (1982).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
   • Engine213 pages

     • Actuators and Solenoids - Engine10 pages

       • Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation
       • Variable Valve Timing Solenoid › Component Information › Locations23456789
     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
     • Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods23 pages

       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Camshaft, Engine › Component Information › Service and Repair › Intake Camshaft and Valve Lifter Replacement234567891011121314151617181920
       • Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve › Component Information › Service Precautions
       • Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Cylinder Block Assembly32 pages

       • Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair23
       • Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information › Specifications
       • Cylinder Liner › Component Information › Service and Repair2345678910111213
       • Engine Block Heater › Component Information › Service and Repair › Coolant Heater Replacement2345
       • Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Piston, Engine › Component Information › Service and Repair23
     • Cylinder Head Assembly10 pages

       • Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
       • Valve Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair234
       • Valve Spring › Component Information › Service and Repair2345
     • Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories22 pages

       • Drive Belt › Component Information10 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Drive Belt Misalignment Diagnostics23
         • Testing and Inspection › Drive Belt Chirping, Squeal, and Whine Diagnosis234567
       • Drive Belt Tensioner › Component Information › Testing and Inspection23
       • Engine Mount › Component Information9 pages

         • Testing and Inspection
         • Service and Repair › Engine Mount Bracket Replacement2345678
     • Engine Lubrication26 pages

       • Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube › Component Information › Service and Repair23
       • Engine Oil › Component Information5 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - GM dexos 1 and dexos 2(R) Oil Specifications23
         • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
       • Oil Filter, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Noise/Damage Oil Filter Application Importance
       • Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information › Service and Repair2345
       • Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Locations234
       • Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Oil Pump, Engine › Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Oil Spray Jet › Component Information › Service and Repair2
     • Intake Manifold › Component Information11 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Intake Manifold Inspection/Replacement
       • Service and Repair › Intake Manifold Replacement2345678910
     • Seals and Gaskets, Engine8 pages

       • Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Front Crankshaft Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Valve Guide Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2345
     • Sensors and Switches - Engine6 pages

       • Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Locations234
       • Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair2
     • Timing Components38 pages

       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Timing Chain Tensioner › Component Information22 pages

         • Specifications
         • Service and Repair › Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement23456789101112131415161718192021
       • Timing Cover › Component Information › Specifications2345
       • Variable Valve Timing10 pages

         • Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation
         • Variable Valve Timing Solenoid › Component Information › Locations23456789
     • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks22 pages

       • Fuel Pressure › System Information6 pages

         • Specifications2
         • System Diagnosis › Fuel Pressure Gauge Installation and Removal234
       • Idle Speed › System Information › System Diagnosis
       • Air Cleaner Housing4 pages

         • Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement2
         • Air Filter Element › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
       • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
       • Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications234567
       • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
     • Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications23
   • Cooling System79 pages

     • Auxiliary Water Pump › Component Information › Diagrams2
     • Coolant › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Coolant Line/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Replacement234567
     • Coolant Outlet › Component Information › Service and Repair › Radiator Outlet Pipe Replacement23
     • Coolant Reservoir › Component Information › Service and Repair › Radiator Surge Tank Replacement23
     • Radiator Cooling Fan › Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information › Locations234
     • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch › Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Locations23456
     • Heater Core › Component Information › Service and Repair › Heater Core Cover Replacement2345
     • Heater Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Heater Inlet Hose Replacement23456789
     • Radiator › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures23456789
     • Radiator Cap › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
     • Radiator Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement234
     • Relays and Modules - Cooling System › Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information › Locations234
     • Sensors and Switches - Cooling System › Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch › Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Locations23456
     • Thermostat, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Thermostat Housing, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Service and Repair2345678
     • Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications23
   • Exhaust System52 pages

     • Catalytic Converter › Component Information15 pages

       • Service Precautions
       • Service and Repair › Catalytic Converter Replacement234567891011121314
     • Exhaust Manifold › Component Information14 pages

       • Specifications
       • Service and Repair › Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side2345678910111213
     • Exhaust Pipe › Component Information › Service and Repair › Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement2345
     • Heat Shield, Exhaust › Component Information › Service and Repair › Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement2345678910111213141516
     • Muffler › Component Information › Service and Repair2
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections