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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the upper timing chain guide.
    Fig 1: Upper Timing Chain Guide
    G01776686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the J 43655  .
    Fig 2: Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool
    G01776687Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove both the intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts and discard.
    5. Fig 3: Removing Intake And Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
    G01776688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Slide the camshaft sprockets forward.
  6. Remove the power steering pump bolts and set pump aside.
    Fig 4: Power Steering Pump
    G01776689Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Mark bearing caps to ensure they are installed in the original position.

    Important:  Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension on the camshaft.

  8. Remove the bearing caps.
  9. Remove the intake camshaft.
    Fig 5: Intake Camshaft
    G01776690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
    Fig 6: Camshaft Roller Followers
    G01776691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the hydraulic element lash adjusters.
    Fig 7: Hydraulic Element Lash Adjusters
    G01776692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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