When does the timing chain on a 2001 2.5 liter Chevrolet tracker need to be adjusted or replaced

Well you are right in saying you have a chain and not a belt.
Engines with timing chains are almost never interference engines, and yours is not on that list.
Its probably one of the tensioners or idlers that has failed.

You have to remove the whole front timing cover to do so. Then its held in by four bolts. Belts, puppies and all that have to be removed.

Oddly, I could not find any reference to a 2.4 L engine. Other sizes, yes. Who makes the engine? Suzuki, Mitsubishi?

The 2001 cavalier definitely has a timing chain on all trims on both the 2.2 and 2.4 liter engines. Hope this helps.

The 2.2 liter does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain.

The timing chain cover is located behind the crank pulley. It can be removed to inspect/replace the timing chain.

I can give you more details on how to do this if you would like?

Typically a chain will last hundreds of thousands of miles and generally does not need to be replaced as a routine service.

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when changing the timing chain what ?

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CLICK on the following LINK. It has the Diagrams for your Drive Belt that you will need.
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http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2001/make/chevrolet/model/tracker/2001_chevrolet_tracker_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm

i have done a few timing chains, you should go get a manual so you can go back and reference when you need to. I can tell you this "do not" move the cam or crank when the belt or chain is off. Hope it helps


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Hi,If you are mechanicly inclined replacing the timing belt should be simple ,If the car still runing be sure to aling the timing marks perfect and make a note of the position in a piece of paper,If not you can get the specs at the auto parts where you get the belt ...YES they can jump do to wear and they can cause valves to bend ,this can also cause major engine damage....

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