Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the intake camshaft position actuator. Refer to Camshaft Position Intake Actuator Replacement .
- Mark the bearing caps to ensure they are installed in the original position.
- Remove the bearing cap bolts.
- Remove the bearing caps.
- Remove the intake camshaft (1).
- Remove the camshaft roller followers.
- Remove the hydraulic element lash adjusters.
IMPORTANT:
Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
IMPORTANT:
Keep all of the roller followers and hydraulic adjusters in order so that they can be reinstalled in their respective locations.