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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: Identifying Index Mark On Oil Pump Cover
    GM828921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. As a precaution, rotate the crankshaft counter clockwise using the J 42098  until 60 degrees Before Top Dead Center (BTDC). See Special Tools and Equipment .

    The 60 degrees BTDC point can be identified by the index mark on the oil pump cover, at this position the valves will not touch the pistons.

  4. Fig 2: Identifying J 42069-1 & J 42069-2
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  5. Remove the camshaft drive sprocket bolt.

    The J 42069-1 and J 42069-2 will hold the drive sprockets in place while removing the bolts.

    Discard the camshaft drive sprocket bolt.

  6. Remove the J 42069-1 and J 42069-2.
  7. Remove the camshaft drive sprocket.