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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .
  2. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side .
  3. Remove the camshaft sensors. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust and Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake .
  4. Remove the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake .
  5. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Neutral (Low Tension) Position
    GM1306310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Rotate the crankshaft with the EN 46111  until the camshafts are in a neutral (low tension) position.

    The camshaft flats will be parallel with the camshaft cover rail (1).

    7. Fig 2: Preventing Camshaft/Engine Rotation Using Open-End Wrench
    GM1340931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain Caution .
    NOTE:
    • Use an open-end wrench at the camshaft hex to prevent camshaft/engine rotation.
    • DO NOT remove the camshaft position actuator bolt at this time.
  7. Loosen the camshaft position actuator bolt.
    8. NOTE: Ensure that the tips of the EN 46108  are fully engaged into the timing chain (3 and 4). See Special Tools .
    Fig 3: Identifying EN 46108
    GM1341287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the EN 46108  (1 and 2) in order to retain the timing chain. See Special Tools .

    Firmly tighten the EN 46108  nuts. See Special Tools .

    9. Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain Marks And Their Respective Locations On Gears, Sprockets And Actuators
    GM1306457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Ensure that the camshaft timing chain and the camshaft position actuators are marked for proper assembly.
  9. Mark the timing chain and the respective locations on camshaft position actuators (15-18).
  10. Remove the camshaft position actuator bolt.
  11. Remove the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Removal - Right Side .
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