Chevrolet Trax: Engine support fixture
Fig. 237: Engine Support Fixture Components
Engine Support Fixture
ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL
Fig. 238: Engine Mount Bracket And Bolts
- Remove the 3 engine mount bracket bolts (1).
- Remove the engine mount bracket (2).
CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN INSPECTION
Special Tools
- EN-952 Fixing Pin
- EN-953-A Fixing Tool
- EN-49977-100 Transmitter Disc Fixation
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Remove the ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
- Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement
Fig. 239: Bore And Mark
- Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement (Trax) ,
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Encore)
- Rotate the engine clockwise until the bore (2) in the crankshaft
balancer aligns with the mark (1) on the
engine front cover.
Fig. 240: Camshaft Grooves
- Examine that the camshaft grooves (1) are visible as shown. If the
camshaft grooves are not visible rotate
the crankshaft 360º.
Fig. 241: Crankshaft Bearing Cap Tie Plate Hole Plug And Seal Ring
- Remove the crankshaft bearing cap tie plate hole plug (2) and the seal
ring (1).
Fig. 242: Fixing Pin
CAUTION: To ensure proper crankshaft top dead center (TDC) alignment,
the
retention pin should fit easily through the bore in the crankshaft tie
plate and into the crankshaft. Binding of the retention pin could
affect proper engine timing.
- Install EN-952 fixing pin (1) to hold the crankshaft in TDC position.
Fig. 243: Fixing Tool
NOTE: The fixing tool should be installed completely to both
camshaft grooves
without high effort.
- Install EN-953-A fixing tool (1) to the camshafts.
Fig. 244: Transmitter Disc Fixation Tool And Bolts
NOTE: A wrong installation position is possible. Make sure that the
fixation tool is
installed without clearance to the cylinder head in areas (3) and (4).
- Install EN-49977-100 transmitter disc fixation (1) to inspect the
correct position of the camshaft position
exciter wheels.
- Tighten the bolts (2) of EN-49977-100 transmitter disc fixation.
- If EN-953-A fixing tool or EN-49977-100 transmitter disc fixation
can not be installed, refer to
Camshaft Timing Chain Adjustment.
- Remove EN-49977-100 transmitter disc fixation.
- Remove EN-953-A fixing tool.
- Remove EN-952 fixing pin.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution
- Install crankshaft bearing cap tie plate hole plug and seal ring and
tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse
Liner Replacement (Trax) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Encore)
- Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Installation.
- Install the ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil Installation
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Special Tools
EN-952 Fixing Pin
EN-953-A Fixing Tool
EN-49977-100 Fixation Sensor Discs
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Remove the ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil R
Fig. 255: Engine Oil Filter Element, Cap And Seal Ring
Remove the engine oil filter cap (2) along with the engine oil filter
cap seal ring (3) and the oil filter
element (1).
Remove the oil pa
Special Tool
EN-49942 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Fig. 261: Holding Wrench And Ratchet Wrench
Install the EN-49942 holding wrench (2) to the turbocharger
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Special Tools
CH-28662 Brake Pedal Effort Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
With the ignition OFF and the brakes cool, apply the brakes 3-5 times,
or until the brake pedal becomes
firm, in order to deplete the brake booster power reserve.
Fig. 3: Steering Wheel, Br
The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
Extend the key blade and open
the battery cover on the back of
the transmitter by prying with a