Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief
- Remove the oil fill cap.
- Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (RWD) , or Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (AWD)
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 GE 47716)
- Disconnect the battery. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Lift up on the front of the intake manifold cover (1).
Intake Manifold Cover (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect [3x]
- Retainer (2) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (3) - Unclip [3x]
- Wiring Harness (4) - Reposition
Upper Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove [2x]
Upper Intake Manifold Cover Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove
Disconnect the (2) evaporative emission canister purge tube quick disconnects (1). Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge tube (2) from the retainer (3).
Disconnect the electrical connector at the evaporative emission canister purge pump (1).
- Evaporative Emission Pipe (1) @ Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pump (2) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Evaporative Emission Front Pipe (1) - Reposition away
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pump Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pump (2) - Remove
Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clamp (1) @ Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Pipe (3) - Disengage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose (2) @ Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Pipe (3) - Remove [2x]
Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clip (1) @ Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose - Remove
- Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clip (3) @ Fuel Pump Cover - Remove
- Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clip (2) @ Engine Wiring Harness - Remove
Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clip (1) @ Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Pipe Bracket - Remove
- Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clip (2) @ Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Pipe Bracket - Remove
- Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Pipe (3) - Remove
Reposition wiring harness as necessary.
- Fuel Pump Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Fuel Pump Cover (2) - Remove
Fuel Feed Pipe (1) @ Fuel Pump - Disconnect - Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Fuel Pump Insulator (1) - Remove
Reposition wiring harness as necessary.
- Fuel Injection Fuel Feed Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove
- Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- CAUTION:
Alternately loosen the fuel pump bolts one turn at a time until the pump is fully disengaged from fuel pump lifter follower. Trying to remove the pump bolts without even side-to-side loosening may result in pump plunger damage
Fuel Pump Bolt (4) - Remove [2x]
- Fuel Pump (1) - Remove
- Fuel Pump Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD
- Valve Lifter Follower (2) - Remove
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube (1) - Disconnect [2x] - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Retainer (2) - Unclip
Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @ Air Cleaner Assembly - Remove [4x]
- Electrical Connector (4) - Disconnect [2x]
Air Cleaner Bolt (1) - Remove
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (2) - Loosen
Remove the air cleaner (1) and air cleaner outlet duct (2) as an assembly.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Retainer (2) - Unclip
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose (3) - Remove
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Fitting Seal (4) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Ignition Coil Bolt (1) - Remove [8x]
- Electrical Connector - Disconnect [2x]
- Ignition Coil (2) - Remove [4x]
Electrical Connector @ Camshaft Carrier - Disconnect [11x]
- Retainer (1) @ Camshaft Carrier - Disconnect [3x]
- Engine Wiring Harness (2) - Reposition
Oil Level Indicator (1) - Remove
- Electrical Connector (1) @ Oil Level Indicator Tube (3) - Unclip
- Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove
Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) - Remove
- Oil Level Indicator Tube Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Battery Negative Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Stud - Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Disengage [2x]
- Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (3) - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Solenoid - Remove
- Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Remove
Starter Stud (1) - Remove
- Starter Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Starter (3) - Remove
- Lower the vehicle.
Camshaft Cover Opening Plug (1) - Remove [2x]
- Camshaft Carrier Bolt-M6 (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Rotate the engine using the crankshaft balancer until the locking pins of the EN-52462-A Camshaft Alignment Tool (1) drop into the slots in the camshafts.
EN-52462-A Camshaft Alignment Tool (1) - Install
- Insert the bolt (2) of the EN-52462-A Camshaft Alignment Tool (1) into the camshaft carrier and tighten to secure the tool to the camshaft carrier.
- NOTE:
The timing pin (3) is installed into the flexplate for engine timing procedures, it can be damaged if torque is applied to the flexplate with the timing pin engaged. The timing pin must be placed in the retracted position using the handle (1) and twisting to locked position. The slide part (4) to be installed to the flex plate when torque is applied to the flexplate or crankshaft balancer bolt.
Remove the slide (4) from the EN-52476 Flywheel Lock and Alignment Tool (2) from the automatic transmission flexplate and install the timing pin (3) by releasing the handle (1).
Lock the EN-52462-A Camshaft Alignment Tool (1) by rotating the levers in direction of arrow.
Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the camshaft position actuator solenoids.
- Retainer (1) @ Timing Chain Upper Cover (2) - Unclip [6x]
- Engine Wiring Harness (3) - Reposition
Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid (2) - Remove
- Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD
Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid (2) - Remove
- Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD
Timing Chain Upper Cover Bolt-M6 (3) - Remove
- Timing Chain Upper Cover Bolt-M5 (2) - Remove [11x]
Timing Chain Upper Cover (2) - Remove
- Timing Belt Front Upper Cover Seal (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Mark both actuator sprockets (1), timing chain, and the camshaft housing cover from the center of the bolt upward as shown with a paint marker or equivalent to help with installation.
Install the EN-52461 Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool (2) to the 2 EN-52461 - 100 Adapter Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool (3).
- Hand tighten the 2 bolts (1, 4) of EN-52461 Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool.
Install the EN-52461 Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool (5) along with the 2 EN-52461 Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool (2, 3) to the camshaft carrier.
- Tighten the 2 bolts (1, 4) of EN-52461 - 100 Adapter Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool.
- Tighten the 2 bolts from the EN-52461 Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool to the 2 EN-52461 Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool that were hand tightened.
Install the EN-52461 - 1 Holder (1) to the holes in the camshaft sprocket.
- Check that the EN-52461 - 1 Holder (1) sits correctly in the hole of the camshaft sprocket.
- Loosen the specific camshaft sprocket bolt (2) for the side that is being replaced. To take tension off the actuator that is required for the specific camshaft bolt, use steps below.
- Turn the exhaust side counter clockwise to 6 N.m (53 lb in) and tighten bolt (3) just enough to hold the EN-52461 - 1 Holder in place.
- Turn the intake side counter clockwise to 6 N.m (53 lb in) and tighten bolt (4) just enough to hold the EN-52461 - 1 Holder in place.
NOTE:Only do the side that is being replaced.
Install the EN-52436 Timing Chain Tensioner Retention Tool (1) at the timing chain (2) down far enough to hold pressure against the tensioner to hold it in place.
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Bolt (3, 4) - Loosen
- CAUTION:
Hold the camshaft sprocket firmly and squarely during camshaft sprocket bolt removal/installation. Failure to do so may result in damage to the inside of the camshaft sprocket.
Hold the intake camshaft sprocket (1) with hand from underneath the EN-52461 Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool (2) and pull out the EN-52461 - 1 Holder and the intake camshaft sprocket will drop down in hand so you can remove it.
Hold the exhaust camshaft sprocket (1) with hand from underneath the EN-52461 Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool (2) and pull out the EN-52461 - 1 Holder and the exhaust camshaft sprocket will drop down in hand so you can remove it.
Timing Chain (1) - Reposition
- Inspect the timing chain guides and replace if worn down to the base material.
Loosen the 2 bolts (1, 4) of EN-52461 - 100 Adapter Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool (5).
- Remove the EN-52461 Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool (5) along with the 2 EN-52461 - 100 Adapter Cam Phaser Torque Reaction Tool (2, 3) from the engine.
Disconnect harness retainers as needed.
- Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Clip Bracket Nut [2x] - Remove [2x]
- Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Pipe Bracket - Remove [2x]
Retainer (1) - Unclip [5x]
- Engine Wiring Harness (2) - Reposition away
Engine Wiring Harness Conduit Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness Conduit Nut (2) - Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness Bracket (3) - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) @ Turbocharger Bypass Valve Solenoid (2) - Disconnect
Electrical Connector (1) @ Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator - Disconnect
- Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) @ Turbocharger Coolant Feed and Return Pipe - Remove [2x]
Turbocharger Coolant Feed and Return Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Turbocharger Coolant Feed Hose Clamp (2) - Disengage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Turbocharger Coolant Feed and Return Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Turbocharger Coolant Feed and Return Pipe (1) - Remove
- Turbocharger Coolant Feed and Return Pipe Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Camshaft Cover Stud (1) - Remove [14x]
- Camshaft Carrier Bolt (2) - Remove-M6 [4x]
- Camshaft Carrier Bolt (3) - Remove-M8 [4x]
Camshaft Carrier (1) - Remove
- Camshaft Cover Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- NOTE:
- Many internal engine components will develop specific wear patterns on their friction surfaces.
- Components MUST be separated, marked, or organized in a way to ensure installation to their original location and position. Take precautions in order to prevent interchanging of parts.
- Tag or mark each part immediately when removed. Indicate location, direction, or orientation when necessary.
Remove the 8 intake valve rocker arms (1) with hydraulic valve lash adjuster (2).
Remove the 8 exhaust valve rocker arms (1) with hydraulic valve lash adjuster (2).
Valve Rocker Arm (1) @ Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster (2) - Remove [16x]
Leave the oil filter in place, or oil will continue to drip.
Ensure any other retainers are disconnected.
The noise cancelling foam component MUST be replaced if it has been exposed to engine fluids. Failure to replace the noise cancelling foam component that has been exposed to engine fluids may result in an engine fire resulting in catastrophic engine damage, and possible injury or death.