🔧 Timing Drive - Identification Correction

Your Equinox does not use a timing belt. It uses a timing chain, which is mounted inside the engine and is a much larger repair than a belt service. If the goal is to fix a rattle, set timing, or replace the chain set, that job requires major engine disassembly and special timing tools.

Difficulty Level: Advanced | Estimated Time: 8-14 hours

---

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Let the engine cool completely before opening any covers.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable before starting work.
• Support the vehicle securely on jack stands if you raise it.
• Timing chain work can cause severe engine damage if cam timing is set incorrectly.

---

🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Metric socket set
• Metric wrench set
• Torque wrench
• Breaker bar
• Harmonic balancer puller (specialty)
• Timing chain alignment tool kit (specialty)
• Jack stands
• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Drain pan
• Safety glasses
• Mechanic gloves

---

🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Timing chain kit - Qty: 1
• Timing cover gasket set - Qty: 1
• Front crankshaft seal - Qty: 1
• Engine oil - Qty: 5 quarts
• Engine oil filter - Qty: 1
• Coolant - Qty: 1 refill

---

📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Drain engine oil and coolant before removing covers.
• Keep the engine at top dead center only when the service procedure calls for it.

---

🎯 Ready to get started?

HowToo makes it easy: same-day/2-day shipping on every part, plus all the tools and specialty tools you need! Check out the parts and tools sections below to add everything to your cart.