Tools Required

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

J 38825 Power Steering and Water Pump Pulley Remover
J 39946 Crankshaft Socket - 4.0 L and 4.6 L
J 44212 Camshaft Holding Tool

Align the crankshaft to TDC using the J 39946.
Remove the end cap from the intake camshaft.

Fig 1: Removing Intake Camshaft End Cap
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Remove the water pump drive pulley from the intake camshaft using the J 38825.

Fig 2: Removing Water Pump Drive Pulley
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Remove the camshaft seal screws.

Fig 3: Removing Camshaft Seal Screws
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Important: DO NOT reuse the camshaft seal.
Slide the seal off the end of the camshaft.

Fig 4: Sliding Seal Of Camshaft End
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Loosen the camshaft cover bolts.

Fig 5: Loosening Camshaft Cover Bolts
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Lift up the front of the cover approximately 250 mm (10 in).

Fig 6: Lifting Front Cover Up
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Swing the front of the cover over the intake manifold while sliding the entire cover over the end of the camshaft.
The camshaft cover seals, perimeter and spark plug, should be reused unless they are damaged or if the perimeter seal is pulled from its groove during removal.

Fig 7: Swinging Front Cover Over Intake Manifold
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Install the J 44212 to the left cylinder head camshafts.

Fig 8: Installing J 44212
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