Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 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: Timing Chain Dampener To Camshaft Sprocket Locator Hole & Sprocket
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Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.

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

Fig 3: Camshaft Sprocket
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Use the J 5825-A in order to remove the crankshaft sprocket.

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

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

Fig 6: Camshaft Thrust Plate
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