Cruze

Timing Belt Installation

1. The notch in the crankshaft sprocket (2) and the mark (1) in the oil pump housing must align.




Note: Examine that the camshaft sprocket and the fuel pump drive pulley are fixed by a M6x1.25 bolt (6) and (7).

2. Install the timing belt in the following order:

1.1.	Crankshaft sprocket (5)

1.2.	Oil pump gear (4)

1.3.	Fuel pump drive sprocket (2)

1.4.	Camshaft sprocket (1)

1.5.	Timing belt tensioner pulley (3)

Note: Examine that the timing belt is pretensioned at the driving side.

3. Loosen the timing belt tensioner until the timing belt is tensioned.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Tighten the timing belt tensioner bolt to 49 N·m (36 lb ft).
5. Remove the M6x1.25 bolts from camshaft sprocket and fuel pump drive sprocket.
6. Rotate the engine 720° clockwise and check the timing position.
7. The notch in the crankshaft pulley has to align with the mark in the oil pump housing.
8. Install the M6x1.25 bolt to the camshaft sprocket.

Note: If the M6x1.25 bolt can not be installed repeat the installation procedure.

9. Remove the M6x1.25 bolt from the camshaft sprocket.