Removal Procedure
- Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Removal (6.2L LS3) .
- Remove and discard the camshaft sprocket bolt (206).
- Remove the camshaft sprocket (205) and timing chain (208).
- Remove the bolts (231) and timing chain tensioner (232).
- Use the J 41816-2 (1), the J 41558 (2), bolts (3), and the J 8433 (4) in order to remove the crankshaft sprocket. See Special Tools .
- Remove the crankshaft sprocket (207).
- Remove the crankshaft sprocket key, as required.
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.