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the chain keeps the camshaft/valves in time with the crankshaft in order for combustion to take place

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Q: What is the function of the timing chain in a Saturn Sl2?
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Does a 2002 Saturn sl2 have a timing chain or belt?

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Dose the 1999 Saturn sl2 have a timing belt or timing chain?

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It's under the front housing. You need to take the front pulley and everything that's in the way, THEN you can get to the timing chain.


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