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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2006ION L4-2.0L SC VIN PREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDIAGRAMSEXPLODED VIEWSENGINETIMING CHAIN AND COMPONENTS
2006 Saturn ION L4-2.0L SC VIN P
Timing Chain and Components
2006 Saturn ION L4-2.0L SC VIN PSECTION Timing Chain and Components
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Timing Chain and Components:
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 Sprocket
226 - Intake Camshaft Sprocket
227 - Camshaft Sprocket to Camshaft 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 - Balance Shaft Drive Chain Tensioner Assembly Bolt
249 - Adjustable Balance Shaft Drive Chain Guide
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 Dampener
428 - Crankshaft Dampener Bolt
704 - Belt Tensioner
705 - Belt Tensioner Bolt
707 - Front Lift Bracket Bolt
708 - Front Lift Bracket
740 - Generator Bracket
741 - Belt Tensioner Bolt
742 - Belt Tensioner
743 - Generator Bracket Bolt
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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.