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Intake Camshaft, Follower, and Adjuster Removal

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

  1. Mark bearing caps to ensure they are installed in the same position.
  2. Remove the intake camshaft bearing cap bolts.
  3. Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
  4. Remove the intake camshaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Intake Camshaft
    G01580630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Keep all of the roller finger followers and hydraulic element adjusters in order so that they can be reinstalled in their respective locations.

  5. Remove the intake camshaft roller finger followers.
    Fig 2: Removing Intake Camshaft Roller Finger Followers
    G01580631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the hydraulic element adjusters.
    Fig 3: Removing Hydraulic Element Adjusters
    G01580632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.