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

Timing Belt: Service and Repair (page 13 of 14)

Make
Saturn
Model
Astra
Engine
L4-1.8L
Year
2009
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 13 of 14
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Tighten the 3 bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

19. Install the engine damping block.

1. Install to the support.

Tighten the 3 bolt to 55 Nm (40 lb ft).

2. Install to the side member.

Tighten the 3 bolts to 55 Nm (40 lb ft).

20. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
21. Block the crankshaft.

1. Insert KM-6625  .
2. Install the bolted connection.

22. Install the front toothed belt cover (lower).

Tighten the 4 bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb in).

Note:  New bolt must be coated with screw locking compound (red).

23. Install the torsional vibration damper.

Tighten the new bolt to 95 Nm (70 lb ft) plus 30 degrees plus 15 degrees.

24. Remove KM-6625  .

1. Detach the screwed connection.
2. Tighten the bolted connection.

Use the new nuts.

25. Lower the vehicle by its full height.
26. Remove MK-6340  .
27. Inspect position of the camshaft sprockets.

Note:  Note marking, camshaft sprockets.

1. Turn the crankshaft 720 degrees in the direction of engine rotation by the bolt on the torsional vibration damper.
2. Insert MK-6340   into the camshaft timing gears.

28. Inspect the camshaft positions.
29. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
30. Inspect the crankshaft position.

Insert MK-6628   in camshafts, align camshafts by hexagon until MK-6628   can be inserted in both camshafts, marking on torsional vibration
damper must align with marking on lower part of toothed belt cover.

31. Install 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).

32. Lower the vehicle by its full height.
33. Remove MK-6628  .
34. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement   (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve

Cover/Service and Repair).

35. Remove MK-6340  .

Attach the bracket.

Tighten the 2 bolts.

36. Install the front toothed belt cover (top). Refer to Drive Belt Replacement   (See: Drive Belt/Service and Repair).
37. Install the air cleaner housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement   (See: Filters/Air Cleaner Housing/Service and Repair).
38. Connect the battery.

Connect the negative connection to the ground terminal.

Tighten the nut to 5 Nm (44 lb in).

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