Genuine Chevrolet Tracker Variable Timing Sprocket

Chevrolet Tracker Variable Timing Sprocket Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: What are the precautions and steps to follow when removing and installing a Timing Belt and Variable Timing Sprocket on SOHC engine on Chevrolet Tracker?

  A: Due to how complex timing is, you need top experts to set it, or serious engine damage might happen. Check all your work carefully before the engine starts. First, drain and remove the refrigerant if needed from air-conditioned models; disconnect the hose from its suction pipe. Disconnect the negative battery cable. If you have an 8-valve engine, take off the camshaft cover and turn all the trouble adjustment screws to relax them. Park your car, lock the rear wheels, lift the front of the car safely, and leave it in place. Turn off the water pump pulley nuts, then take off the drive belts. Take out the fan, fan cover, and water pump drive belt assembly. Keep track of the three crankshaft pulley bolts. Also note that you must remove the center bolt if you plan to replace the crankshaft sprocket. While replacing the timing belt, mark the correct way to rotate it before taking off the timing belt cover. Turn the adjusting nut and bolt loose, move the tensioner pulley, and gently pull the timing belt out of position around the sprockets. When you switch the oil pump or crankshaft front oil seal, push off the crankshaft sprocket and belt guide to access them. Take out the camshaft sprocket bolt, and then lift off the seal cover. Turn the tensioner pulley to find any rough surfaces, then look for damage on the sprockets. Look at the belt for wear signs and replace it when needed. Run the crankshaft manually to turn it two whole times to test if it feels hard to move. Put the camshaft seal cover and timing belt sprockets back in place, making sure their dowel and keyway fit well. Fit the timing belt on between the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets, then line up their mark witnesses. Loosen the tensioner to take up slack. Turn the crankshaft right by at least four full turns, then look again at how the timing marks are lined up. Rejoin the tensioner bolt and nut, then put back other parts in reversed order, measure valve gaps on eight-valve motors, fire up the engine to make sure timing and valve distance are accurate before taking the car for a test drive.