Removal Procedure
- Remove the radiator Refer to Radiator Replacement (LU3, L20, LMF, L96, LC8) .
- Remove the a/c condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement .
- Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement
- Remove the Timing Chain, Camshaft Position Actuator and Solenoid Valve. Refer to Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator and Solenoid Valve Replacement
- Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (204) and retainer (203).
- Install a bolt into the camshaft.
- Using the bolt as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the camshaft out of the engine block.
- Clean and inspect the camshaft and bearings. Refer to Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection .
CAUTION:
All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.