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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2010MALIBU LT, 3.6 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 965 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.4L)COMPONENT LOCATORDISASSEMBLED VIEWSTIMING CHAIN AND COMPONENTS
2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT, 3.6 7
Timing Chain and Components
2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT, 3.6 7SECTION Timing Chain and Components
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| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 123 | Balance Shaft Rear Bearing |
| 124 | Exhaust Balance Shaft |
| 125 | Intake Balance Shaft |
| 126 | Exhaust Balance Shaft Bearing Carrier |
| 127 | Intake Balance Shaft Bearing Carrier |
| 128 | Exhaust Balance Shaft Drive Sprocket |
| 129 | Intake Balance Shaft Drive Sprocket |
| 130 | Balance Shaft Drive Sprocket Bolts |
| 223 | Upper Timing Chain Guide Bolt |
| 224 | Upper Timing Chain Guide |
| 225 | Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator |
| 226 | Intake Camshaft Position Actuator |
| 227 | Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt |
| 228 | Timing Chain Oil Nozzle |
| 229 | Timing Chain Oil Nozzle Bolt |
| 230 | Timing Chain Drive Sprocket |
| 231 | Fixed Timing Chain Guide |
| 232 | Fixed Timing Chain Guide Bolt |
| 233 | Timing Chain |
| 234 | Timing Chain Tensioner Washer |
| 235 | Timing Chain Tensioner Body |
| 236 | Timing Chain Tensioner O-ring Seal |
| 237 | Timing Chain Tensioner Plunger |
| 238 | Adjustable Timing Chain Guide |
| 239 | Adjustable Timing Chain Guide Bolt |
| 240 | Balance Shaft Drive Sprocket |
| 241 | Balance Shaft Drive Chain Guide |
| 242 | Balance Shaft Drive Chain Guide Bolt |
| 243 | Balance Shaft Drive Chain Guide |
| 244 | Balance Shaft Drive Chain Guide Bolt |
| 245 | Balance Shaft Drive Chain |
| 246 | Balance Shaft Drive Chain Tensioner Assembly |
| 247 | Balance Shaft Drive Chain Tensioner Assembly Bolt |
| 248 | Adjustable Balance Shaft Drive Chain Guide |
| 249 | Adjustable Balance Shaft Drive Chain Guide Bolt |
| 314 | Water Pump Drive Sprocket |
| 315 | Water Pump Drive Sprocket Bolt |
| 316 | Water Pump Bolt |
| 317 | Engine Front Cover Access Plate Gasket |
| 318 | Engine Front Cover Access Plate |
| 319 | Engine Front Cover Access Plate Bolt |
| 414 | Engine Front Cover Alignment Pins |
| 415 | Engine Front Cover Gasket |
| 416 | Oil Pump Cover Bolt |
| 417 | Oil Pump Cover |
| 418 | Oil Pump Outer Gerotor |
| 419 | Oil Pump Inner Gerotor |
| 420 | Engine Front Cover |
| 421 | Engine Front Cover Bolt |
| 422 | Oil Pressure Relief Valve Spring |
| 423 | Oil Pressure Relief Valve Plunger |
| 424 | Oil Pressure Relief Valve O-ring Seal |
| 425 | Oil Pressure Relief Valve Plug |
| 426 | Crankshaft Front Seal |
| 427 | Crankshaft Damper |
| 428 | Crankshaft Damper Bolt |
| 429 | Friction Washer (Some Models) |
| 704 | Belt Tensioner (Some Models) |
| 705 | Belt Tensioner Bolt (Some Models) |
| 722 | Belt Tensioner Bracket (Some Models) |
| 723 | Belt Tensioner Bracket Bolts (Some Models) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.