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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2010TRAVERSE AWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINETIMING COMPONENTSTIMING CHAIN GUIDESERVICE AND REPAIRPRIMARY TIMING CHAIN GUIDE REPLACEMENT - UPPER
2010 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6L
Primary Timing Chain Guide Replacement - Upper
2010 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6LSECTION Primary Timing Chain Guide Replacement - Upper
Primary Timing Chain Guide Replacement - Upper
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the spark plugs in order to ease crankshaft/engine rotation. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Removal (20. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Removal).
4. Remove the primary upper camshaft drive chain guide. Refer to Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Upper (21. Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Upper).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the primary upper camshaft drive chain guide. Refer to Primary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Upper (120. Primary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Upper).
2. Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Installation (121. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Installation).
3. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement (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.