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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1983CHEVETTE SCOOTER, 2D HATCHBACK, STANDARD, MY1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELT REPLACEMENT - 1.4L & 1.6LREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONREMOVAL
1983 Chevrolet Chevette Scooter, 2D Hatchback, Standard, MY1
Removal & Installation: Removal
1983 Chevrolet Chevette Scooter, 2D Hatchback, Standard, MY1SECTION Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove radiator upper mounting panel. On A/C equipped vehicles, remove upper half of fan shroud. Remove drive belts and engine fan. Remove front cover retaining screws and nuts. Remove cover. Rotate crankshaft until timing mark on pulley is at zero degrees (No. 1 cylinder at TDC). Remove A/C compressor and brackets, if necessary.
- Insert 1/8" drill bit or rod through hole in upper rear cover and through hole in camshaft drive sprocket. This is provided to verify camshaft timing. Remove timing belt front and lower cover. Loosen idler pulley, and allow pulley to rotate clockwise. See Fig 1. Remove timing belt from sprockets.
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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.