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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1987SAFARILABOR TIMESENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALTIMING CHAINREMOVE & REPLACE
1987 Pontiac Safari
Timing Chain: Remove & Replace
1987 Pontiac SafariSECTION Remove & Replace
| Applies To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | 2.9 | B | ||
| Additional Procedure: TIMING CHAIN: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| V8, Where Air Cond interferes add | 0.3 | B | ||
| Where Elect Eng System interferes add | 0.5 | B | ||
| Where Pwr Strg Interferes add | 0.3 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: CAMSHAFT SPROCKET: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each | 0.2 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.3 | B | |||
| Combination Procedure: TIMING CHAIN GUIDE: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each | 0.1 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: TIMING CHAIN IDLER SPROCKET: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 2.0 | B | |||
| Combination Procedure: TIMING CHAIN IDLER SPROCKET BEARING: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 2.1 | B | |||
| Combination Procedure: TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.2 | B | |||
| Combination Procedure: TIMING COVER: Replace: | ||||
| 0.5 | 0.4 | B | ||
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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.