Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Camshaft Timing Chain Removal

Special Tools

• EN-952 Fixing Pin
• EN-953-A Fixing Tool
• EN-955-10 Fixing Pin from EN-955 Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

1. The engine should be adjusted to TDC.
2. The crankshaft should be fixed with EN-952 fixing pin.
3. The camshaft should be fixed with EN-953-A fixing tool.



4. Push the timing chain (2) in direction to the timing chain tensioner (1) and fix the tensioner with EN-955-10 fixing pin (3).



5. Remove the 2 upper timing chain guide bolts (1).
6. Remove the upper timing chain guide (2).


7. Remove the 2 timing chain guide right side bolts (2).
8. Remove the timing chain guide right side (1).
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9. Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe bolt (2).
10. Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe (1).


11. Remove the timing chain (1) in compound with the crankshaft sprocket (2).