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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2011TRAVERSE FWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINETIMING COMPONENTSTIMING CHAIN GUIDESERVICE AND REPAIRSECONDARY TIMING CHAIN GUIDE REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE
2011 Chevrolet Traverse FWD V6-3.6L
Secondary Timing Chain Guide Replacement - Left Side
2011 Chevrolet Traverse FWD V6-3.6LSECTION Secondary Timing Chain Guide Replacement - Left Side
Secondary Timing Chain Guide Replacement - Left Side
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the spark plugs in order to ease crankshaft/engine rotation. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Removal - Left Side (25. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Removal - Left Side).
4. Remove the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide. Refer to Secondary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Left Side (27. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Left Side).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide. Refer to Secondary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Left Side (114. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Left Side).
2. Install the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Installation - Left Side (116. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Installation - Left Side).
3. Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover 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.