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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Removal .
  2. Fig 1: Crankshaft TDC Position
    GM1936993Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Set the crankshaft balancer in the direction of the engine rotation to "1st cylinder TDC" (mark 1).
  4. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Removal .
  5. Fig 2: Locking Tool
    GM1944920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The right half of the EN-6340  locking tool can be recognized by the lettering "right", arrow, on the tool.

  6. Prepare the right half of the EN-6340  locking tool.
    1. Remove the 2 bolts (2).
    2. Remove the front panel (1) from the EN-6340  locking tool - right.
  7. Fig 3: Camshaft Holder And Markings
    GM1944922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • The spot type marking (4) on the intake camshaft position actuator adjuster does not correspond to the groove of the EN-6340  locking tool - left (1) during this process, but must be somewhat above.
    • The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft position actuator adjuster must correspond to the groove on EN-6340  locking tool - right (2).
  8. Insert the EN-6340  locking tool - left (1) and the EN-6340  locking tool - right (2) in the camshaft position actuator adjuster.
  9. Fig 4: Tooth Belt Tensioner
    GM1944384Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the EN-6333  locking pin (1), apply tension to the timing belt tension roller (2) in the direction of the arrow. Install the EN-6333  locking pin (3).
  11. Mark timing belt in direction of rotation.
  12. Fig 5: Flywheel And Flywheel Holder
    GM2026535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the EN-652  flywheel holder (1), lock the flywheel (2) (or automatic transmission flex respectively) via the starter ring gear.
  14. Fig 6: Crankshaft Balancer And Bolt
    GM2026822Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove and DISCARD the crankshaft balancer bolt (1).
  16. Remove the crankshaft balancer (2).
  17. Fig 7: Timing Belt Lower Front Cover
    GM2026840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove the 4 timing belt lower front cover bolts (2).
  19. Remove the timing belt lower front cover (1).
  20. Fig 8: Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bolt
    GM2026843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Remove the timing belt idler pulley bolt (1).
  22. Remove the timing belt idler pulley (2).
  23. Fig 9: Timing Belt Tensioner
    GM2027017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Remove the tensioner bolt (1).
  25. Remove the timing belt tensioner (2).
  26. Fig 10: Timing Belt And Timing Belt Tensioner
    GM2026841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  27. Remove the timing belt (1).
  28. Stop the timing belt tensioner (2).
  29. Remove the EN-652  flywheel holder to unlock the crankshaft.
  30. Fig 11: Turning Crankshaft Against Direction Of Engine Rotation
    GM2027016Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  31. Turn the crankshaft 60° (A) against the direction of engine rotation.
  32. Fig 12: Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster Closure Bolt
    GM2026844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  33. Remove the 2 camshaft position actuator adjuster closure bolts (1).
  34. NOTE:

    A second technician is required.

  35. Loosen the camshaft position actuator adjuster bolts (2).

    Hold at the appropriate camshaft hexagon.

  36. Remove and DISCARD the camshaft position actuator adjuster bolts (2) and the camshaft position actuator adjuster (3).
  37. Fig 13: Aligning Camshafts Horizontally
    GM2026512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  38. Align the camshafts horizontally by the hexagon arrows, until the EN-6628-A  locking tool can be inserted in both camshafts.
  39. Fig 14: Locking Tool
    GM2026534Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  40. Insert the EN-6628-A  locking tool (1) into the camshafts.