GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the Hood.
  2. Remove the lower timing belt cover. Refer to Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Replacement.
  3. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Removal.
  4. Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  5. Remove the crankshaft sprocket. Refer to Crankshaft Sprocket Removal.
  6. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation.
  2. Install the crankshaft sprocket. Refer to Crankshaft Sprocket Installation.
  3. Lower the vehicle by its full height.
  4. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Installation.
  5. Install the lower timing belt cover. Refer to Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Replacement.
  6. Close the hood.