Removal Procedure
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- Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
- Rotate the engine until the word Delphi on the exhaust camshaft position actuator is lined up parallel with the cylinder head to cam cover mating surface.
- Remove the top chain guide bolts.
- Remove the top chain guide.
- Using the timing mark on the exhaust camshaft position actuator sprocket as a reference, make a mark on the timing chain link across from it.
- Install the J 44217
Timing Chain Retention Tool (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the hook portion of the timing chain retention tools into one of the timing chain links near the timing chain shoe on both sides of the engine.
- Tighten the wingnuts.
- Ensure the hooks are still in one of the links and the gage blocks of the tool are firmly in place on the edge of the head.
- Remove the exhaust camshaft position actuator bolt.
- Remove the exhaust camshaft position actuator.