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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TRAVERSE FWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINETIMING COMPONENTSTIMING CHAIN GUIDESERVICE AND REPAIRSECONDARY TIMING CHAIN GUIDE REPLACEMENT - LEFT
2009 Chevrolet Traverse FWD V6-3.6L
Secondary Timing Chain Guide Replacement - Left
2009 Chevrolet Traverse FWD V6-3.6LSECTION Secondary Timing Chain Guide Replacement - Left
SECONDARY TIMING CHAIN GUIDE REPLACEMENT - LEFT
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the engine front cover. Service and Repair
2. Remove the spark plugs in order to ease crankshaft/engine rotation. Service and Repair
3. Remove the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. 25. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Removal - Left Side
4. Remove the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide. 27. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Removal - Left Side
Installation Procedure
1. Install the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide. 114. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Installation - Left Side
2. Install the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. 116. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Installation - Left Side
3. Install the spark plugs. Service and Repair
4. Install the engine front cover. Service and Repair
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.