How to replace the timing chain and sprockets on Chevrolet Malibu?

Before doing these jobs, you will have to remove the engine front cover first. Turn on the Crankshaft until there is a match in terms of the timing marks. The camshaft alignment pin and the Timing Chain dampener to the Crankshaft sprocket. Then, unbolt the camshaft sprocket, then remove the camshaft sprocket with the Timing Chain, followed again by the Crankshaft sprocket. Take out the Timing Chain dampener bolts and Timing Chain dampener. If required, you should withdraw the camshaft thrust plate bolts and as well as the thrust plate. Furthermore, examine the Timing Chain and gears and give them a thorough cleaning. For installation if camshaft thrust plate was removed, install it in such a way as to tighten the thrust plate bolts to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). It is advisable to install the Crankshaft sprocket and applying engine oil supplement (EOS) gm p/n 1052367 (Canadian P/N 992869) to the sprocket thrust surface. Install the Timing Chain dampener and tighten the dampener bolts to 21 nm (15 ft. Lbs.). Position the Timing Chain around the cam shaft gear, hold the cam shaft sprocket with the chain dangling, and then connect the chain to the crank shaft gear. Match up the crank shaft timing mark with the timing mark on the bottom of the Timing Chain dampener, and match up the timing mark on the cam shaft gear center line of the locator hole with timing mark on the top of the chain dampener. Make sure the dowel in the camshaft fits into the dowel hole in the sprocket for the camshaft. Mount the camshaft sprocket to the camshaft using the mounting bolt and secure it with 140 nm (103 ft. Lbs.). Draw camshaft sproket onto camshaft and tighten with 140 nm (103 ft. Lbs). Finally, oil the Crankshaft and the camshaft sprocket and replace the front cover of the engine.

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Chevrolet Malibu Timing Chain Part Number: 10166352
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- Other Name: Chain, Engine Timing
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- 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Timing Chain Part Number: 55569250
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- Other Name: Chain, Engine Timing
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- 2016-2019 Chevrolet Malibu | Hybrid | 4 Cyl 1.8 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Chevrolet Malibu Timing Chain Part Number: 12672278
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- Other Name: Chain, Engine Timing
- Replaces: 12660118
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- 2016-2023 Chevrolet Malibu | L, LS, LT, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Timing Chain Part Number: 12637744
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- Other Name: Chain, Engine Timing; Chain Guide
- Replaces: 12633451, 12616609
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- 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | LT, LTZ | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Timing Chain Part Number: 12637743
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- Other Name: Chain, Engine Timing; Chain Guide; Secondary Chain
- Replaces: 12633452, 12683547, 12616608
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- 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | LT, LTZ | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Timing Chain Part Number: 12627107
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- Other Name: Chain, Engine Timing
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- 2013-2022 Chevrolet Malibu | LS, LT, LTZ, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Chain Part Number: 12626983
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- Other Name: Chain, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Balance Shaft Chain; Timing Chain
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- 2013-2022 Chevrolet Malibu | LS, LT, LTZ, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Timing Chain Part Number: 24506090
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- Other Name: Chain, Engine Timing
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- 2000-2010 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, Classic LT, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Timing Chain, Green Line Part Number: 24461834
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- Other Name: Chain, Engine Timing
- Replaces: 90537338
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- 2011-2014, 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, Eco, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Chevrolet Malibu Chain Part Number: 12636528
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- Other Name: Chain Assembly-Oil Pump Drive; Chain, Engine Oil Pump
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- 2016-2023 Chevrolet Malibu | L, LS, LT, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Timing Chain Part Number: 24574447
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- Other Name: Chain, Engine Timing
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- 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu | Base | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Camshaft Gear, Green Line Part Number: 12604864
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- Other Name: Chain Kit, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Balance Shaft Chain; Chain; Gear; Sprocket
- Replaces: 21018823
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- 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Timing Chain Part Number: 12600850
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- Other Name: Chain Package, Timing; Camshaft Gear; Crankshaft Gear; Chain; Chain Package, Engine Timing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu | Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Drive Chain Part Number: 24575147
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Chain Kit, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Balance Shaft Chain; Timing Chain; Drive Gear; Chain
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu | Base | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

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Timing chain Chevrolet Malibu is responsible for the function of the correct sequence of the camshaft and crankshaft's rotation which is necessary for correct valve timing that is important for the engine. Located at the front side of the engine, as it is a timing chain, it calls for lubrication for smooth operation and is mostly used in engine with large displacement. Chevrolet Malibu models have used metal timing chains since the 1990s generally while using timing chains because they are long lasting and do not require frequent replacement as compared to the rubber timing belts. Even here, such chains give little or no wear at all, but if there is a problem with the lubrication or the tensioner and the chain guides, then there could be some problems. In pushrod engines designs, a short chain drive is used to reduce noise and wear attributed to gear drives which makes it a good solution for the Malibu model.

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Q: How to replace the timing chain and sprockets on Chevrolet Malibu?
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Before doing these jobs, you will have to remove the engine front cover first. Turn on the Crankshaft until there is a match in terms of the timing marks. The camshaft alignment pin and the Timing Chain dampener to the Crankshaft sprocket. Then, unbolt the camshaft sprocket, then remove the camshaft sprocket with the Timing Chain, followed again by the Crankshaft sprocket. Take out the Timing Chain dampener bolts and Timing Chain dampener. If required, you should withdraw the camshaft thrust plate bolts and as well as the thrust plate. Furthermore, examine the Timing Chain and gears and give them a thorough cleaning. For installation if camshaft thrust plate was removed, install it in such a way as to tighten the thrust plate bolts to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). It is advisable to install the Crankshaft sprocket and applying engine oil supplement (EOS) gm p/n 1052367 (Canadian P/N 992869) to the sprocket thrust surface. Install the Timing Chain dampener and tighten the dampener bolts to 21 nm (15 ft. Lbs.). Position the Timing Chain around the cam shaft gear, hold the cam shaft sprocket with the chain dangling, and then connect the chain to the crank shaft gear. Match up the crank shaft timing mark with the timing mark on the bottom of the Timing Chain dampener, and match up the timing mark on the cam shaft gear center line of the locator hole with timing mark on the top of the chain dampener. Make sure the dowel in the camshaft fits into the dowel hole in the sprocket for the camshaft. Mount the camshaft sprocket to the camshaft using the mounting bolt and secure it with 140 nm (103 ft. Lbs.). Draw camshaft sproket onto camshaft and tighten with 140 nm (103 ft. Lbs). Finally, oil the Crankshaft and the camshaft sprocket and replace the front cover of the engine.