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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump, Screen, and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: View Of CMP Actuator Alignment Mark & Crankshaft Sprocket Alignment Mark
    GM1670623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: Ensure that the teeth of the J 42386-A  . See Special Tools .
  2. Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until the camshaft position (CMP) actuator alignment mark (1) and the crankshaft sprocket alignment mark (2) are aligned.
  3. Install the J 42386-A  . See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the J 42386-A  . See Special Tools .

    4. Fig 2: View Of CMP Actuator Solenoid Valve
    GM1670622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove and discard the CMP actuator solenoid valve (234).
    5. Fig 3: View Of Proper CMP Actuator Removal
    GM1714936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosen and separate the CMP actuator and timing chain from the camshaft. Position your fingers behind the actuator sprocket and pull the actuator away from the front of the camshaft. Never pull on the reluctor wheel when attempting to remove the actuator.
    6. Fig 4: View Of CMP Actuator & Timing Chain
    GM1658255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Do not turn the crankshaft assembly after the timing chain has been removed in order to prevent damage to the piston assemblies or the valves.
  6. Remove the CMP actuator (235) and timing chain (208).
    7. Fig 5: View Of Tie Strap Through Center Of Actuator
    GM1714946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Insert and secure a tie strap (1) through the center of the actuator and over the reluctor wheel.
    8. Fig 6: View Of Timing Chain Tensioner & Bolts
    GM1658178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the timing chain tension bolts (231) and tensioner (232).
    9. Fig 7: View Of Crankshaft Sprocket Special Tools
    GM1658180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using the J 41816-2 (1), the J 41558 (2), bolts (3) and the J 8433 (4) in order to remove the crankshaft sprocket.
    10. Fig 8: View Of Crankshaft Sprocket
    GM1658182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the crankshaft sprocket (207).
    11. Fig 9: View Of Crankshaft Key & Keyway
    GM156149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the crankshaft sprocket key, if required.
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