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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Camshaft Retainer & Bolts
    GM1552492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the engine. Refer to Engine Replacement .
  2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Removal .
  3. Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal .
  4. Remove the left and right exhaust manifolds. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side  and Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side .
  5. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Removal .
  6. Remove the coolant pump manifold. Refer to Coolant Pump Manifold Replacement .
  7. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Removal .
  8. Remove the valve lifter oil manifold. Refer to Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Removal .
  9. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Removal .
  10. Remove the left and right valve rocker arm covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side  and Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right Side .
  11. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal .
  12. Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Removal .
  13. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
  14. Remove the front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal .
  15. Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (204) and retainer (203).
    16. Fig 2: View Of Camshaft
    GM1704626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.
  16. Remove the camshaft.
    1. Install the camshaft sprocket bolt into the camshaft front bolt hole.
    2. Using the bolt as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the camshaft out of the engine block.
    3. Remove the bolt from the front of the camshaft.
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