When you change a timing chain , is it nessary to change the lower balance shaft chain?

Asked by Flowergirl54 Aug 27, 2018 at 10:07 PM about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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I would also change guides and the tensioner. Unless you want to tear it all down later and replace the parts you skipped.

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