Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement .
- Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
- Remove the upper timing chain guide.
- Install the J 43655 . See Special Tools .
- Remove both the intake and the exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts and discard.
- Slide the camshaft sprockets forward.
- Mark the caps to ensure that the bearing caps are installed in the original position.
- Remove the caps.
- Remove the exhaust camshaft.
- Remove the camshaft roller followers.
- Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
IMPORTANT:
Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension on the camshaft.