OEM Chevrolet SSR Timing Chain

Chevrolet SSR Timing Chain Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Timing Chain
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  Q: How to ensure proper installation of the timing chain on Chevrolet SSR?

  A: To replace the Timing Chain and sprockets, you first have to remove the Oil Pump and turn the Crankshaft so that the timing marks appear on the Crankshaft and camshaft sprockets, not to turn the Crankshaft assembly after the Timing Chain has been removed to avoid damaging the piston assemblies or valves. Secondly, proceed with the removal of the camshaft sprocket bolts, then camshaft sprockets and the Timing Chain. Remove the Crankshaft sprocket with the help of the j 8433 two jaw puller (J 8433), j 41816-2 Crankshaft end protector (J 41816-2) and j 41558 Crankshaft sprocket remover (J 41558) instruments. If needed, unplug the Crankshaft sprocket key, remove, clean and check the Timing Chain and sprockets. In terms of installation, key is to be installed into Crankshaft keyway which is to be tapped until seated on both ends. Mount the crank shaft sprocket onto the front of the crank shaft placing the crank shaft key in the sprockets key way, install the crank shaft balancer and sprocket installer (J 41665), and tighten the Crankshaft sprocket till it is fully up against the Crankshaft flange. Turn the Crankshaft sprocket to the position where the alignment mark is at the 12 o'clock and the locating pin of the camshaft sprocket should have an alignment hole, the sprocket teeth join into Timing Chain, and the camshaft and Crankshaft sprockets have the proper alignment by having the alignment marks in position for the camshaft sprocket is at 6 o'clock. Lastly, install the camshaft sprocket and Timing Chain, the camshaft sprockets or Crankshaft sprockets should be adjusted to align the timing marks before the camshaft sprocket is tightened to 35 nm (26 ft. Lbs.), replace Oil Pump.