Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Camshaft Bearing Caps

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Remove the camshaft position intake actuator. Refer to Camshaft Position Intake Actuator Replacement .
Remove the high pressure fuel pump. Refer to High Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement .

IMPORTANT: Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.

Mark the camshaft bearing caps to ensure they are installed in the same position.
Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts and caps.

Fig 2: View Of Valve Lifter Follower

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Remove the valve lifter follower.

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Opening Plate

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Remove the cylinder head opening plate bolts and plate.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Bearing Cap

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Remove the rear bearing cap bolts and cap.

Fig 5: Identifying Intake Camshaft

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Remove the intake camshaft.

Fig 6: Identifying Valve Rocker Arms

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IMPORTANT: Keep all of the roller followers and hydraulic valve lash adjusters in order so that they can be reinstalled in their respective locations.

Remove the valve rocker arms.

Fig 7: Locating Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters

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Remove the hydraulic valve lash adjusters.