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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (Gas) .
  4. Remove the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
  5. Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to Fan Replacement .
  6. Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement .
    7. Fig 1: View Of Balance Shaft Drive Gear
    GM9847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket. Refer to Timing Chain, Sprockets, and/or Tensioner Replacement .
  8. Remove the balance shaft drive gear.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Camshaft Retainer & Bolts
    GM188030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the camshaft retainer bolts and retainer.
    10. Fig 3: Installing & Removing Engine Camshaft Front Bolts
    GM5147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the engine camshaft.
    1. Install the three 5/16-18 x 4.0 inch bolts into the engine camshaft front bolt holes.
    2. Using the bolts as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the engine camshaft out of the camshaft bearings.
    3. Remove the bolts from the front of the engine camshaft.
  11. Clean and inspect the camshaft and the bearings. Refer to Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection .
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