How To Replace Variable Valve Timing Sprocket 2010-2017 Chevy Equinox

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This video shows you how to install a new variable valve timing sprocket on your 2010-2017 Chevy Equinox with a 2.4L 4 cylinder engine. The variable valve timing sprocket is used to adjust camshaft timing in a variable valve timing system. If the sprocket is stuck or damaged, you could have a poor running condition in your vehicle.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
2011 Chevrolet Equinox
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
2013 Chevrolet Equinox
2014 Chevrolet Equinox
2015 Chevrolet Equinox
2016 Chevrolet Equinox
2017 Chevrolet Equinox
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/ohQ/1AXAA00013
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/obV/1AXAA00020
• 24mm Wrench
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/ogz/1AXAA00017
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/ohI/1AXAA00015
• 15mm Socket 1aau.to/ohI/1AXAA00015
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/odi/1AXAA00043
• 22mm Socket 1aau.to/o7/1AXAA00266
• 32mm Socket 1aau.to/on/1AAST00003
• Cam Phaser Retainer
• Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool 1aau.to/oq/1AXAA00019
• Torque Angle Gauge
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/ocu/1AXXX00006
• Snap Ring Pliers
• 1/2 Inch Air Impact Gun 1aau.to/oae/1AXAA00252
• 3/8 Inch Air Impact Gun
• 3/8 Inch Breaker Bar
• 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet 1aau.to/ohI/1AXAA00015
• Ratcheting Bit Driver 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00089
• Socket Driver
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/ohI/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oeS/1AXAA00044
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Magnet - Extendable
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[@RenoDeano]

Great video on stripping the engine and replacing the VVT intake sprocket, which was not the problem on my daughter's 2013 Equinox 2.4L. The chain guide on the intake side/right broke and destroyed the two mounting bolts. Bought an ACDelco chain and tensioner kit. Been racking my head about why when I set the VVT and crank timing marks they do not return to the initial setting after two turns of the crank. You, where other videos failed, informed me they would not!! Wow, I have been afraid to trying and button up the engine and start it!! Now I can get to flushing the engine. Thanks, thanks, thanks......

[@jrice6591]

Great video, excellent camera angles, easy interpretation of a complex task! You make excellent diy videos, thanks!

[@69bjgmopar]

Lots of work but a good mechanic makes it look easy.

[@seanfields1712]

You have made a GREAT video!

[@mikebuquicc3124]

great informative clean video!! just dont want to see you get hurt..happy new year

[@dennisborn1382]

The VTS can be changed without removing timing cover if you keep slack out of chain. I have done it many times.

[@mike-yp1uk]

Excellent video lots of good info

[@joeblo9111]

BASS ASS Vidoe , dude!! thanx.. will be buying parts from 1AAuto..

[@nicksoto4208]

Why did the chain look so loose after you applied the tensioner?

[@absbica31]

We installed new sprockets via a timing chain kit by Cloyes that includes these VVT sprockets. The video we watched (which didn't use VVT, but was for Cloyes parts) said use 63 ft lbs and 30 deg additional turn. You say 22ft lb plus 100 degrees. Is there any reason I'd need to pull the bolts and redo it or are they more or less going to have the same strength purpose based on the numbers I provided?

[@razvanturcu9871]

Just one question: should I lubricate or prime with oil the vvt sprocket before install?

[@bowhunter3125]

SO not necessary to replace the balance chain kit if its just your timing chain?

[@Rick505187]

To replace the sprocket only, (I have a defective new one after replacing everything under the timing chain cover.) Can you replace it without taking the timing chain cover off again? I would think that if you make your own paint marks on where the chain and cam is at that moment, you could take the tensioner out, take the intake sprocket off, line the new one up with your paints marks and put the tensioner back in. Viola! Is that possible?

[@mikebuquicc3124]

hello at 26:54 i see the solenoids are black and white , the replacements i bought are both black, are they exhuast/intake specific?

[@maumuse2211]

What position are your cams?

[@Jaake0324]

What would you need to do just to replace the cam to make sure it stays in time

[@mistafiftyone9227]

You don’t need to do that with the tensioner, just install it and generally hit it with the soft end of a screw driver and it will pop out and create tension

[@Xman1993]

Are both sprockets the same ?

[@jerrymiles8862]

How check your alternator see if it's bad

[@piripipipex]

How could you find the hidden bolt of the starter so easily? I had to take a break, I'll try again tomorrow

[@dannyparedes9333]

Hi, where can i find the metal bracket ?

[@chrismusic69]

yes i have same question

[@edforthewin8574]

What happened to 1AAuto?😭

[@johndusak8147]

No cam tool # ???

[@timxneundxne1431]

13:00

[@dannymarshall2174]

so many mistakes in this video