How to Time the Cruze?

[GavinRose]

Method for timing the Chevrolet Cruze: First, when removing the engine, marks must be made on the gears. Finally, when reinstalling the engine, the gears must be aligned with these marks; otherwise, the engine won't start. Below is relevant information: 1. Align the crankshaft according to the marks on the crankshaft timing belt pulley, generally requiring the piston of cylinder 1 to be at the top dead center position; install the camshaft timing belt pulley and align the marks on the camshaft, with dual camshafts needing to align both camshaft positions; install the new belt tensioner and reassemble as removed. 2. Among the engine timing gears, only the camshaft gear has marks; the rest do not. First, rotate the engine until cylinders 1 and 6 reach top dead center. Then assemble all other gears except the camshaft gear. There is a mark on the engine block; align the mark on the camshaft gear with this mark. Next, rotate the engine to approximately 22 degrees before top dead center, adjust the fuel injection pump to the state where cylinder 1 just starts to discharge fuel, and tighten the screws.