Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Timing Belt Tensioner Installation

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Valvetrain / Valvetrain Timing / Timing Belt Tensioner Installation

Special Tools

EN-45059 Angle Meter

Clean the timing belt tensioner thread.
Install the timing belt tensioner (2).

Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution.

Caution:

Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

Install a NEW timing belt tensioner bolt (1) and tighten the bolt in 3 passes using the EN-45059 meter.

First pass to 20 Y (15 lb ft)
.
Second pass to an additional 120 degrees
.
Final pass to an additional 15 degrees
.

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