Alero L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2000)
16.
Loosely install the tensioner assembly and bolts to the timing chain housing.
17.
Install the timing chain tensioner shoe on the stud.
18.
Apply hand pressure to the timing chain tensioner shoe until the locking tab seats in the groove in the stud.
19.
Tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts. Do not over tighten.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
NOTICE:
If the timing chain tensioner plunger is not released from the installation position, engine damage will occur when the engine is started.
20.
Release the timing chain tensioner plunger.
20.1. Using a flat blade screwdriver, cotter pin remover, or a similar tool, press firmly against the face of the timing chain tensioner plunger.
IMPORTANT:
If the timing chain tensioner plunger cannot be depressed, the plunger is not properly reset and the procedure for resetting the timing chain tensioner
should be repeated.
20.2. Depress the timing chain tensioner plunger until the plunger is bottomed out in the bore of the timing chain tensioner.
20.3. Release the tensioner plunger. The plunger should press firmly against the back of the timing chain tensioner shoe.
21.
Remove the J 36008-A from the camshaft sprockets.
NOTICE:
Beginning with the 1998 model year, the timing chain on the LD9 (VIN T) Twin Cam Engine is different from the chain found on earlier versions of
