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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L 🢒 Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal

    Object Number: 1706684 Size: SH

    Caution: Use only a Torx Plus® Bit when removing or installing the camshaft position actuator fasteners (1). The Torx Plus® design differs from typical Torx® fastener. Use of a standard Torx® bit on Torx Plus® fasteners may result in a rounded out fastener head or incorrect faster torque.

  1. Install the camshaft position actuator fastener (1).

    2. Object Number: 1557703 Size: SH
  2. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts.
  3. Remove the timing chain and sprockets.

    4. Object Number: 1557708 Size: SH
  4. Remove the timing chain tensioner bolts.
  5. Remove the timing chain tensioner.