Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine front cover. Refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER REPLACEMENT .
Rotate the crankshaft until the timing marks in the following locations are aligned:
- The timing chain dampener to the crankshaft sprocket (2).
- The timing chain dampener to the camshaft sprocket locator hole (1).
Fig 1: Identifying crankshaft And Camshaft Sprocket Locator Hole
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Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.

Fig 2: Removing Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
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Remove the camshaft sprocket with the timing chain.

Fig 3: Removing Camshaft Sprocket With Timing Chain
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Sprocket
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Remove the timing chain dampener bolts.
Remove the timing chain dampener.

Fig 5: Removing Timing Chain Dampener
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If necessary remove the camshaft thrust plate screws.
Remove the camshaft thrust plate.

Fig 6: Removing Camshaft Thrust Plate
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