Camshaft Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
J 7872 Dial indicator set.
- Measure the camshaft end play using J 7872
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- The production value is 0.050-0.114 mm (0.002-0.0045 in) and service limit is 0.20 mm (0.008 in).
- Replace the camshaft or the camshaft thrust plate if the measured value exceeds the service limit.
- Block the crankshaft from turning with a wooden handle.
- Loosen the camshaft gear bolt and leave the bolt finger tight.
- Remove the camshaft exciter ring bolts.
- Remove the camshaft exciter ring.
- Remove the camshaft thrust plate bolts through the holes in the camshaft gear.
- Remove the camshaft with the camshaft gear attached.
- Remove the camshaft gear bolt and washer.
- Remove the camshaft gear.
- Remove the camshaft thrust plate.