What is the method to distinguish the camshafts of a Cruze?

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McDiana
07/24/25 1:37am
The method to distinguish the camshafts of a Cruze is: 1. The intake camshaft has the uppercase letter 'i' or the word 'in'; 2. The exhaust camshaft has the uppercase letter 'e' or the word 'ex'. Taking the 2018 Cruze as an example, it belongs to the compact car category, with body dimensions of: length 4450mm, width 1807mm, height 1459mm, a wheelbase of 2700mm, a fuel tank capacity of 52l, and a curb weight of 1250kg. The 2018 Cruze features a McPherson strut independent front suspension and a torsion beam non-independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, producing a maximum horsepower of 114ps, a maximum power of 84kw, and a maximum torque of 146nm, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
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BradleyLee
08/10/25 9:18pm
I remember the key to distinguishing the Cruze camshafts lies in visual identifiers. For instance, the intake camshaft often has the letter 'I' or a specific colored ring at its end, while the exhaust camshaft is marked with an 'E'. Having worked on many of these cars, I'd advise cross-referencing with the repair manual illustrations during installation—position-wise, the intake shaft is usually closer to the timing belt pulley side. If unsure, snap a photo with your phone for reference to avoid reversing them and causing engine suffocation. Safety note: Misidentification may lead to valve lifter failure, resulting in severe shaking at startup; early Cruze models also carry sensor misalignment risks, so beginners shouldn't attempt disassembly hastily. Always inventory tools before maintenance and proceed methodically to prevent misjudging orientation and causing accidents.
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