How To Change Timing Belt [Chevrolet Cruze 1.8L 1st Gen]
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🔴In this video I will show you the procedure to replace your timing belt and components on your first generation Chevrolet Cruze 2011-2016. This is only for the 1.8L. The procedure is not the same for the 1.4L turbo engine.
The procedure will work for any 1.8L Ecotec engine also found in the Chevrolet Sonic. Like, Share, Comment and Subscribe for more helpful videos.
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This is the best explanation i have seen here. You have given every detail about disassembly and assembly step by step. It is explained very well. Thanks to sharing your knowledge with us
Excellent & explicit explanation without jargon.Even a novice without mechanical knowledge can perform such operation Thank U Sir.
I referred to this video to change my timing belt at 100,000 and will use it again (probably this weekend) to change my timing belt again since my Cruze has reached 200,000 miles. (She still runs like a Swiss watch!) Thank You for providing such a well detailed auto repair video for DIY shade tree mechanics everywhere.
Did you replace pulleys or just belt
@@NiftyDerli I changed the timing belt, both tensioner pullies (internal and external), and the water pump each time to ensure maximum performance.
This is one of the safest videos I have ever seen, you made sure of the alignments afterwards as well. I am not gonna pay 1500$ for all that when I can do this by myself. Thanks Mate!
Doing the head will cost way more 😁😁 it looks simple but sometime something silly might turn in a mess, however if you are mechanically inclined worth to save some money!
No way a timing belt cost 1500
@@michaelsieber6601 I am talking in AUD 800$ for the timing belt and 700$ for labour.
800 for a belt? Is it gold plated?
@@truth4reel ask the manufacturer
What a great video! Thank you so much for this. My wife just finished an hour long drive after getting the timing belt/wp/thermostat housing/etc done. I have done timing belts before, but never felt so prepared. No running around for tools etc. the cam/crank locking tools were the best $16 I ever spent. I struggled a little bit with getting the timing belt on the right teeth until I used a clamp to hold the belt in place on the intake sprocket and then used a ratchet to gently align the exhaust sprocket. This also aided with getting the cam lock in and out.
He explains and shows his work very well a class act.
Great video. If there was an Oscar award for tutorials this would win.
Fabulous…this video just saved me $500 bux
Absolutely the best step by step instructional video I have seen to date. Thank you for sharing.
By far one of the best maintenance videos I’ve seen!
Excellent very well done you explained everything in exact detail and didn't skip anything very high quality pitcher one of the best how to videos on TH-cam thank you very much
Excellent video. Very clearly laid out steps without any missed info or cluttered with wasted chatter. Thank you for taking the time to create and share this video with us.
Great video, very well done! I just finished up this job on my son's 2015 Chevy Sonic 1.8L and it was nice to know what to expect and how to do it correctly. Thank you!!
Did you use the lock tool?
@@Shawn855 Yes, I needed the fly wheel lock because I don’t have an impact wrench so I bought the cam tool set. You can do the job without locking the cams if you’re careful to mark everything very well with a paint pen.
Well done. Really like your format. Please make more videos. This is how a how to video should be done. Can't say it enough. Really dig the simple straight forward no bs format. Just bought a Sonic and I have a pile of parts. Subbed.
The best video I seen by far. Appreciate your time in making it to share the knowledge. I feel like a certified tech now.
Great Video, BUT ALWAYS TRANSFER THE TIMING MARKS ONTO THE OLD BELT, and then copy over to the new belt. That way you have the right number of teeth between all the timing marks which is the correct timing measurement. Often you will have to back the crank up slightly to catch the correct tooth on the belt.
When I did the timing belt on my Miata , I did not do that. I did however confirm through the manufacturer manual the correct number of teeth, but does it really matter if you set the engine to tdc?
If you have a non-interference engine and the belt snaps, you would have to reference at all. If I set cams in their proper position (usually marked by cam sprocket) and set number cylinder 1 to tdc, wouldn't it always be correct?
i had to do that on a vw, caught a half tooth and didnt advance it, belt stretched got a cel. had to do it over wont do that again goood point
Good point! When I lined up the timing marks on the crank I couldn't install the cam lock- until I rotated the crank/cams about a half a tooth. It could have been a problem if I hadn't marked the new belt.
Thank you. I'll be using this to do my timing belt, tensioner and pulley kit on my Z18XER next month. Just a note to anyone reading this, the flywheel tool is only required if your car is a manual transmission. If it's automatic, then skip the flywheel tool setter. Update: To further clarify, you still need to lock the engine for automatic transmissions, as the engine will turn when you torque the crankshaft bolt. You can insert a long thin gauged metal pin or rod into the opening holes at the crankshaft area. This prevents the crankshaft from moving, and physically locking it from moving when torqueing the bolt.
yes thank you for that!
Im at that locking tool for the flywheel and just ran thru the comments and found this thread. Is there another way than a rod which ai dont have
Actually found it on the auto transmission and it does fit in there. Didnt see the darn thing until I watched the video again
This is an old comment so I hope somebody replies. Your comment confused me. How do I lock the crankshaft? I can’t find out how to do it anywhere.
@@wesleyhack1745 Go on eBay and buy a timing belt lock kit which includes an L-Bracket that locks the flywheel/torque converter. The kit also includes left and right cam phaser locks, a timing belt tensioner pin and a cam lock (locks the intake and exhaust cams, you need to take the valve cover off to do this).
Thanks for the video Mr. Tech guy. I was quoted $1,200ish for parts+labor & $800ish only for labor.
Versus
$150ish for parts (including camshaft locking tool kit)
Saved me more than $1,000.. thank ya... also, the extra bolt i had to order came as a torx.. but the one that came with the kit was a hex... hex bolt was thicker though. So no problem. Haha plus timing marks on my sh*t was really confusing. Was good to have my mum help keep a second eye on the marks on top to see if they actually line. Ugh.. dumb that there are marks everywhere that didnt make sense. And now we made a few more. Lol.
Took me a bit but I finally got the belt on right. Thank you so much for the video!
My mechanic liked this video, process was vry quick n helpful and my blue box on Amazon was only $ 20,thnk you new follower now 💙
Thank you so much, this video was SO HELPFUL. Especially, I was able to watch it and write down what tools I needed to get as I went. Great job
I have a 2014 Holden Trax, which uses this engine. This is the Aussie version of the Chev Trax. Whilst I have my mechanic doing this, this video is interesting, in terms of showing me what he needs to do.
Thank you for showing the right and safe way to change out a timing belt. Very very good all the way through.
Thanks again
My man, this is the best how-to vid I have ever seen. Excellent work.
Good tutorial, thanks. If you are reusing the timing belt tensioner (like I did) do yourself a BIG favor and make use of the retainer pin that comes with the cam lock kit- it will make belt installation MUCH easier! Same goes for the serpentine belt. Also, a 3/4" 12 point socket fits perfectly on the serpentine belt tensioner.
Thanks a lot your video help a lot just where it all the camshaft sensor in the bottom goes it took me 3 days to find that cuz the rubber piece is so clogged up with dirt it look like metal but I found the rubber piece and put the locking device in everything's good to go now my car is running great again put a new belt and all thank God man I thought I couldn't do it but I did thanks to you
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Thank you. This was clear easy to see and understand and very thorough. I love it.
You're very welcome!
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This video helped me change the timing belt on my 2010 chevy aveo. Almost the exact same engine
Very good explicitly
Good job, well explained
Outstanding work my friend! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. 😁👍 Keep up the great work!
Well done excellent I have Chevy Cruze limited LS 1.8 Engine I took it to the dealership service on 100,000 miles for timing belt replacement on April 2019 but the technician didn’t do it perfectly there was a problem with sprocket locking up 😮 went black to complain it took several month until covid stopped everything.
Most thorough video I've seen so far on this procedure. Maybe add "Sonic" to title? Thanks!
You should post another video of how to remove a broken off bolt in the block, I’m at a loss. Great video of I would have ignored the torque spec
Show more videos on Chevy Cruze leaks and other problems. Thank you.
You made my day, great video!!!, thanks for share!!
thanks for the detailed instructions, you made it very easy for me to do the job...
Awesome man 👍, excited to eventually do this. Great guide, feeling confident about it now, keep up the good work!
Made it look easy! Great video!
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Very good explanation thanks
Excellent video !!!! Thankyou for the time it took to do this . My question if I put the flywheel locking tool in does that mean I don’t need to lock the cams? I have the kit and it comes with a cam locking tool. I have a standard transmission Cruze if that matters .I guess I should specify I mean the cam locking tool that goes under the valve cover .
for standard transmission you just need to lock the cams. no need to lock the flywheel, I don't think the tool would fit either. hope that help!
You only need that locking plate if you need to remove the camsprockets (f.i. to change a leaking oilseal). So NOT for timingbelt alone.
The fixationtool for the flywheel can be left in untill you fix the crankshaftbolt to specifications, but than you can't check the belt by turning it twice....
I have the same set of cam and flywheel locking tools, but after positioning the flywheel locking tool in the same place as you did I tested it and it did not hold the flywheel nor the crankshaft from turning. Did you test this out after installing your lock tool? The manual recommends this before placing the camshaft locking tool in place. I believe this is because they don't want excessive force put on the camshafts alone when trying to turn/loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt. Thank you for posting btw! Very helpful.
70 ft lbs first pass, 45° 2nd pass, 15° 3rd pass
Good and clear job
You are Awesome/// Thank you
Thank you! 10/10
I ended up tightening my idler pulley and tensioner by feel cause I felt it was going to snap or strip threads at 40 ft lbs
I also just Ugg’s ugga’d the crank pulley bolt cause it would spin on me.
haha I did the same with the crank pulley! I removed the locking tool to early, was too lazy to put it back XD
I use blue thread lock on every engine component
Yes 40 ft lbs snapped the bolt off on mine!
Did you use new bolts? I’m wondering if I can reuse the tensioner and idler bolts with loctite
@@jtn0022 I've found that some shops won't do this job for this very reason.
I'm going to do tht on this coming weekend thanks for the vid u explain it so easily
Phenomenal job man
También sirve para la Tracker/Trax con motor 1.8!!
Just an FYI. For those in Latin America looking for this timing belt job; this will work on Sonic, Cruze 1.8 and Tracker 1.8. I did buy the ACDelco kit locally but shipped from the US and worked like a charm. Do replace the serpentine belts while you are at it and the engine mounts (if necessary). Gracias!
Your vedeos excilent understanding 👍👍👍
Great video! Look forward to watch more your them.
Thanks for the more detailed info, on my Chevrolet cruze the timing belt broke what could be the cause to that
Top job ,we’ll shown 👍🏾
This was amazing!
someone quick get this guy a 15 mm ratcheting box end
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Vary good video. Thank you !
A 15 mm rachet wrench work great for the crank lock bolt
Great video 🤟
Thank u very much.
Perfect video
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great job !
3:26 That creepy wind noise makes it sound like your garage is haunted brother. 😈😮😉😆
great video mate! one of the best, how-to do videos I have ever seen. very informative and idiot-proof instructions! :) , have you managed to replace the crankshaft oil seal ?
Great video. Tks
Excelente video thank you
Very good job man
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I tried for over 3 hours yesterday to get the new belt on and had to give up for the night at 10pm. I have seemingly tried everything and cannot get the new belt over the tensioner even when I've maxed out the rotation.
Installed new intake cam actuator and solenoid toured down to spec timed engine R+R
Great video did you do one for a water pump as well
Ohh fire it up.
was the factory belt ac delco or gates? i have read that gm uses gates.
they do. they package it in a Acdleco box but on the parts , its written gates.
I saw the whole video, I really appreciate it, now I have this problem, so it would be better if I put it in the company of a Chevy or can any mechanic do it? How much will it cost me?
This job would cost around 1200$+ because they will most likely sell the parts to you also. Sometimes they wont let you bring your own parts. Ask any smaller garage if the have the timing lock kit to do this job. You can also go to a Chevrolet dealership for this job but they will charge even more.
Thank the Best 👑👑👍👍
One huge mistake: Water pump is difficult to access, so you replace it while in there. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE is why it's in the kit. With that, the missing aluminum bolt is ridiculous! Get the tensioner and serpentine belt also. Insanity to not get it all. I have this engine, 2012 Sonic 5M. At 76,000 miles I trust it to go anywhere, 100%.
My son pulled the grenade pin out of the spring loaded tensioner and I can’t get it back in, do I need to get a new one?
Is there any wiggling on the back portion of the tensioner or should it remain completely stationary with car running?
S you didnt torque the motor mount back to the engine , itself and to the frame ?
I noticed from the posts on here that there seems to be a difference regarding the torque on the idler and tensioner bolts.
Some say 15 ft-pounds, some say 20 ft-pounds. Then some say 15 plus 120 degrees, then another 15 degrees. Would the extra degrees bring the 15 up to 20 ft-lbs?
I’m really confused. I checked google and didn’t get a clear answer.
What about the crank bolt? There are differing opinions there. Some say 72ft-lbs, some say 111 ft-lbs. Wouldn’t the impact torque it too much?
Good video. How long did it take you to complete this procedure?
About 4 hours
Muy bien explicado perfecto thanks compadre for sharing your wisdom 👍
Does the tensioner and idler pullys use same bolt?
Following my comment later with change of the dealership another technician looked at the problem wrote this:
how did you hold the crank shaft when torquing the crank pulley bolt
@miguelacosta4509 you have to keep the flywheel holding tool on, I removed it too soon during the video, had to put it back.
I can’t get the timing belt around the tensioner for some reason
Since to two Camshafts already locked. Without locking the flywheel. What's the chances of movement while replacing the new belt? Thx
The crank sprocket will move when putting the new belt. You must lock the flywheel. Do you have trouble finding the bolt to lock the flywheel?
@@OneTrickTech I saw other people doing it without locking the flywheel. Even some youtubers do not show locking of the flywheel.
Thanks for your reply.
Great video .by far the best I've seen. I'm doing this job on a 2014 sonic I just got with 137k miles. I don't know if it was done so this is precautionary. I have a 1.8l manual 5 speed is it the same procedure?
yes they share the same engine so the procedure is very similar
Hey so i did this job semi right, my timing bekt amd sprockets have been replaced but my serpentine belt isnt spinning? Does anyone know why?
Really good video!!!
I have a 2017 sonic 1.8L and would like to do this job myself but am afraid of breaking any bolts and I couldnt really tell where that crank locking tool went.
Is breaking any bolts doing this job common?
I will need to find where to get replacement bolts from that you said should be replaced.
The crank locking tool goes on the transmission. Bolts are not common to break in this job because most on of them are not rusty. All the bolts part number are in the video description. You can also get the replacement bolts from rock auto.
The gear box have to be in P or N ?
Thank u for the explination 👍
Park for automatic and you can leave it in neutral for manual transmission I believe.
Hi what did you loose the serpentine belt with? That bar on the 19mm socket looks very flat.
@motivated2428 its a serpentine belt tool, lots of them available on amazon.
How many hrs should this job take I'll need to bring it to chevy dealer
The crankshaft sprocket at the bottom won’t turn all the way on my sonic. Any suggestions?
I gave you a subscription just for this video! Absolutely great content and a money saver!!! Very Detailed!!! 1 Question however; what is the procedure if the belt broke while driving at low speed?
Good question, if the belt broke, can you still turn the crank pulley or is it seized. Im not sure if the pistons contact the valves on these if the belt breaks.
Belt didn't break here on mine but there's a section of teeth that are missing just under the left sprocket.. how do I know if it's still in time, or how do I set it back right
what is model name type you are using for impack wrench i know it devalt i want get what you have thank you very good job easy follow
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How years or Km/Miles need to wait between changing belts.
I have a 2015 1.8 trax with 61k km. Should i worries?
@doron986 should be replaced between 100,000km -120,000 km
So I need two new bolts which ones? Our box didn’t come but any bolts. You have two listed on the list I’m trying to see what I need two of
GM GENUINE 24447224 1 of these
GM GENUINE 55570291 2 of these
you can get them at rockauto.com for cheaper.
What’s a good 12 point socket set?