Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the radiator support. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LSA LS3, L99) .
- Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement (Without AFM) Valve Lifter Replacement (With AFM) .
- Remove the oil pump, screen, and crankshaft oil deflector. Refer to Oil Pump, Screen, and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement (L99, LS3,LSA) .
- Remove the camshaft position actuator. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Replacement .
- Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (204) and retainer (203).
- Install the camshaft sprocket bolt into the camshaft front bolt hole
- Using the bolt as a handle, carefully rotate and remove the camshaft from the engine block.
- Remove the bolt from the camshaft.
NOTE:
If camshaft replacement is required, the valve lifters must also be replaced.