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.
- Remove the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement .
- Remove the camshaft position sensor. Refer to CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Compress the right secondary drive chain tensioner shoes with your hand.
- Lock the right secondary drive chain tensioner by inserting a piece of wire (2) into the access hole in the side of the tensioner (1).
- Slowly release the pressure from the right secondary drive chain tensioner shoes. The tensioner should remain closed.
- Remove the intake camshaft sprocket bolt.
- Remove the right intake secondary camshaft timing sprocket from the following:
- The right intake camshaft.
- The right secondary camshaft drive chain.
- The primary camshaft drive chain.