OEM 2010 Chevrolet Traverse Timing Chain

2010 Chevrolet Traverse Timing Chain Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the LH secondary camshaft intermediate timing chain on 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?

  A: Start by removing the engine front cover before commencing left side Timing Chain replacement. Starting with the right bank Timing Chain Tensioner you must also remove right bank Timing Chain shoe and guide before proceeding. Start by taking out the right bank Timing Chain followed by removing the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner and then both the primary upper camshaft drive chain guide and primary camshaft drive chain. The following sequence requires removal of the right bank camshaft intermediate drive chain idler then the left bank Timing Chain Tensioner followed by the left bank Timing Chain shoe and guide. To perform the next step remove the left bank camshaft intermediate drive chain idler followed by the left bank Timing Chain. All timing drive components should receive cleaning and inspection before installation of required replacement parts. Begin installation by placing the left bank Timing Chain first then proceed with the left bank camshaft intermediate drive chain idler followed by the left bank Timing Chain Guide and left bank Timing Chain shoe and left bank Timing Chain Tensioner. You should begin by setting the right bank camshaft intermediate drive chain idler followed by installing the primary camshaft drive chain and primary upper camshaft drive chain guide and primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Finish the installation by adding the right bank Timing Chain and its corresponding guides, shoes and tensioner which precedes the engine front cover replacement.