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Saturn Astra L4-1.8L (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Service and Repair

Make
Saturn
Model
Astra
Engine
L4-1.8L
Year
2009
Section
Timing Belt › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 14
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Timing Belt: Service and Repair

Timing Belt Replacement

Special Tools

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KM-6001-A  Engine Mount

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KM-6333  Fixing Rod 

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MK-6340  Locking Tool

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KM-6625  Flywheel Locking Device

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MK-6628  Locking Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the battery.

1. Disconnect the negative connection from the ground terminal.
2. Loosen the nut.

3. Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement   (See: Filters/Air Cleaner Housing/Service and Repair).
4. Remove the front toothed belt cover (top). Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Replacement   (See: Engine, Cooling and

Exhaust/Engine/Timing Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair).

5. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
6. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement   (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts,

Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt Tensioner/Service and Repair).

7. Lower the vehicle by its full height.
8. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement   (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve

Cover/Service and Repair).

9. Set the engine to TDC (1).

Turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation by the bolt of the torsional vibration damper to cylinder 1 TDC of combustion stroke.

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