LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2001 >> Venture Base, Van Passenger >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 165 (Engine Mechanical - 4.0L (On-Vehicle)) >> Repair Instructions >> Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Replacement - Right >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement - Right .
  2. Remove the right camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right .
  3. Ensure both camshaft sprocket drive pins are at the top of their rotation.
    Fig 1: Identifying Sprocket Drive Pins At Top Rotation
    G01819372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING: The camshaft holding tools must be installed on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation. When performing service to the valve train and/or timing components, valve spring pressure can cause the camshafts to rotate unexpectedly and can cause personal injury
  4. Install the J 44212  over the camshafts.
    Fig 2: Installing J 44212
    G01819373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the mechanics wire (1) supporting the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe (3).
  6. Remove the engine front cover bolt (2) from the front of the engine.
    Fig 3: Wrapping Mechanics Wire Around Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe & Front Cover Bolt
    G01819374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe access plug (1) located in the cylinder head. Ensure the O-ring seal remains attached to the access plug.
    Fig 4: Removing Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Access Plug
    G01819375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe bolt.
    Fig 5: Removing Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Bolt
    G01819376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe.
    Fig 6: Remove Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe
    G01819377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals