Camshaft Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Camshaft Position Sensor

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Remove the camshaft position sensor bolt.
Remove the camshaft position sensor.

Fig 2: View Of Camshaft Thrust Plate

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Remove the camshaft thrust plate screws.
Remove the camshaft thrust plate.

Fig 3: Inspecting Camshaft Journals

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NOTE: All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.

Complete the following steps in order to remove the camshaft.
1. Install the camshaft sprocket bolt into the camshaft. Tighten finger tight only.
2. Carefully rotate and remove the camshaft from the engine block.