Cruze

Timing Belt Inspection

Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Remove the wiring harness plug (2).
2. Remove 4 wiring harness clips (1) from the bracket (3).



3. Remove the 2 (2) nuts from the wiring harness bracket (1).
4. Remove the wiring harness bracket (1).



5. Remove the 4 vacuum pump bolts (2).
6. Remove the vacuum pump (1).
7. Remove the vacuum pump gasket (3).



8. Rotate the crankshaft to the markings at the crankshaft sprocket and oil pump cover.




Note: 

•	Examine that the bore (1) in the camshaft (2) is on top.

•	Examine the correct positions of the camshaft and the crankshaft.

9. Rotate the camshaft (1) to the shown position.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.





Note: If the timing marks are not aligned, repeat the forward procedure and recheck the marks. Alignment of marks is critical for engine performance and emissions.

10. Install the EN-48246 locking tool (1) to fix the camshaft and install the bolts (2) and tighten to 11 N·m (98 ft in).
11. Remove the lower crankcase closure bolt (5).
12. Install EN-48245 locking tool (4) into the lower crankcase hole (3). Turn the crankshaft to TDC until the tool engages in the crankshaft.



13. Remove the EN -48246 locking tool (1) and remove the bolts (2). Remove EN-48245 locking tool (4) from the lower crankcase hole (3). Install the lower crankcase closure bolt (5) and tighten to 30 N·m (23 lb ft).
14. If the timing marks are not aligned. Refer to Timing Belt Removal and Timing Belt Installation . Alignment of marks is important for engine performance and emissions.