Cutlass Ciera Service Procedure
Tools Required:J 28467-A Engine Support Fixture
J 24420-B Cam Gear Removal Tool
J 25033-B or Cam Gear Installation Tool
BT-7005A
J 34995 Crankshaft Front Cover Oil Seal Installer
J 8001 Universal Dial Indicator with Magnetic Base
Remove or Disconnect
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Drain coolant.
3. Belt tensioner and belt, or drive belts as applicable.
4. Upper engine torque strut.
5. Timing pointer plate (as applicable).
6. Both forward hood bumpers.
7. Install engine support fixture - J 28467-A per service manual.
8. Raise vehicle.
9. Both front wheels.
10. Drain engine oil (remove oil filter).
11. Steering shaft pinch bolt at steering gear.
12. Right front lower ball joint.
13. Right front brake line-to-body bracket.
14. Right front wheelhouse engine splash shield.
15. Flywheel cover.
16. Crankshaft pulley (have assistant hold flywheel).
17. Frame bolts and insulators (4).
18. Lower vehicle.
19. Timing gear cover bolts (8).
20. Lower the passenger side of the frame/powertrain assembly 4 inches with support fixture (may require lowering of driver's side).
21. Raise vehicle.
22. Timing gear cover - do not distort.
Clean
- Timing gear cover and engine sealing surfaces.
23. Align crankshaft/camshaft timing marks on gears.
24. Drill and tap hole on the camshaft centerline (8 mm drill, 1/2 inch deep).
CAUTION: Wear safety glasses to avoid eye damage.
IMPORTANT: Use care when drilling and tapping cam gear to avoid damage to the camshaft. Cover oil pan opening with rags to prevent chips from falling into pan.
25. Tap the 8 mm hole with a 3/8-16-NC bottoming tap.
IMPORTANT: Avoid buildup of chips. Back out the tap every few turns and remove chips.
26. Center punch and drill two (2) 3 mm pilot holes in the metal hub of the cam gear (180 degrees apart).
IMPORTANT: Use care to avoid drill wander that could damage camshaft.
27. Enlarge pilot holes with 5.5 mm drill; 1/4 inch deep.
28. Tap 5.5 mm holes with 1/4-28-NF bottoming tap.
29. Drill a hole no larger than 1 mm (.040 inch) in the front oil gallery plug. This provides improved lubrication to the timing gears.
Clean
- Oil pan sealing surface of debris.
30. Cam gear with J 24420-B. Do not move cam or crank.
Inspect
- Thrust plate for scuffing and/or grooving. If evident, install new thrust plate, spacer ring, and key.
Thrust plate-to-block bolts torque - 10 N-m (90 in.lbs.).
IMPORTANT: Lubricate front thrust plate surface with clean engine oil.
Install or Connect
1. Cam gear using J 25033-B - align timing marks.
Measure
- Camshaft end play using dial indicator - J 8001 or equivalent. Push cam gear onto camshaft until camshaft end play is in the range of .04 mm to .13 mm (.0015 in. to .0050 inch).
2. J 34995 into front cover - lubricate seal lip with clean engine oil.
3. Apply RTV sealant to timing gear cover sealing surfaces.
4. Timing gear cover to engine.
5. Brake line bracket to frame.
6. Crank pulley and bolt.
7. Flywheel cover and bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Raise frame assembly with support fixture.
10. Install (4) frame bolts finger tight.
11. Remove engine fixture.
12. Raise vehicle.
13. Tighten frame bolts.
14. Lower ball joint; use new pinch bolt.
15. Steering shaft pinch bolt.
16. Engine splash shield.
17. Both front wheels.
18. Lower vehicle.
19. Front hood bumpers
20. Engine torque strut.
21. Tensioner-as applicable.
Clean
- Tensioner and block sealing surfaces. Do not remove sealing ring. Apply RTV around sealing ring.
22. Timing pointer plate (as applicable).
23. Accessory drive belt(s).
24. Engine oil (replace oil filter).
25. Coolant.
26. Negative battery cable.
27. Check front wheel toe-in and adjust if necessary.
Inspect
- For oil and coolant leaks with engine running at operating temperature.
- For proper completion of repairs.
Warranty Information
1987-88 Cutlass Ciera
Labor Operation: J0840
Labor Time: 3.9 Hrs.
Add:
To Replace Crankshaft Gear .1 Hr.
Locking Wheel Covers .2 Hr.
1982-86 Cutlass Ciera
Labor Time: 4.2 Hrs.
Add:
With A/C .1 Hr.
To Replace Crankshaft Gear .1 Hr.
Locking Wheel Cover .2 Hr.