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The Genuine OEM Engine Timing Chain Tensioner (12636526) is specifically designed for 2016-2022 Cruze, Trax, Terrain, and Encore models with a 1.5 engine. This crucial part maintains the correct tension in the timing chain, ensuring that the engine's valves open and close at the right times during each cylinder's intake and exhaust strokes. The tensioner can help prevent the timing chain from slipping off the gears, thus avoiding potential engine damage. A faulty tensioner may cause the engine to perform poorly or even fail, making its replacement vital for the engine's optimal operation.
This is a genuine, brand-new part straight from the original equipment manufacturer's packaging. It is the exact same part you would receive from a new car dealership, ensuring the high quality and performance that's consistent with original manufacturing standards. This is not an aftermarket product; it's a genuine OEM part, identical to the one initially installed in your Cruze, Trax, Terrain, or Encore.
Installation Instructions
Tools Required: Socket set, Torque wrench
- Park your vehicle on a level surface and ensure the engine is off.
- Locate the timing chain tensioner on your engine, typically near the timing chain itself.
- Use your socket set to remove the bolts securing the old tensioner.
- Remove the old tensioner and replace it with the new one, aligning it with the bolt holes.
- Secure the new tensioner using your socket set and torque wrench, tightening to the manufacturer's specifications.
This installation requires an advanced skill level and should take about 1-2 hours to complete, depending on the specific vehicle model.
Vehicle Fitment
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2022 | Cruze | --- |
| 2016-2022 | Trax | --- |
| 2016-2022 | Terrain | --- |
| 2016-2022 | Encore | --- |
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EASY NO HASSLE RETURN INFORMATION
Simply return your part in the exact same condition and packaging that you received it in within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price of the part, minus the original shipping charges. You don't even have to contact us. Just be sure the read the requirements below and follow the instructions at the bottom of this page.
WHAT CAN NOT BE RETURNED:
Any part that does not have all of the original packaging with the attached manufacturer part number label.
Believe it or not, this is super important! Don't throw away the packaging. Manufacturers won't accept returns on a part without the genuine OEM Packaging, so we won't be able to credit you. (Even if the part is brand new with no packaging, we would have to return it to you).
WE ALSO CANNOT ACCEPT YOUR RETURN IF:
You have installed or attempted to install or disassemble the part
You have painted the part.
You have broken the part.
You have lost the original packaging.
You have gotten the part wet, or the part has greasy fingerprints.
ELECTRICAL PARTS.
Electrical parts can only be returned if they have not been installed, programmed, or plugged in. If the part shows signs, of an attempted install we will be unable to accept your return.
An electrical part is any part that plugs in, contains a switch, sensor, circuit board, or electrical wiring.
All Products are. covered by a 1-year Warranty.
Our Warranty Coverage
We will replace the parts free of charge for any reason not caused by collision or installation, other human intervention, incorrect application, modifications, use of the products outside the context of its normal, customary, and intended operating conditions (including without limitation, any form of commercial, fleet, rental or off-road use), or physical damage for 1 year and only for the vehicle in which the part was originally installed.
One Time replacement.
Warranty Covers only one replacement in the warranty period. Multiple Replacements are not covered, after one replacement warranty will no longer be in effect.
Warranty Is nontransferable and is only valid for the VIN number of the vehicle for which it was purchased. Warranty does not transfer to the new owner of the item purchased or the vehicle purchased with the item installed.