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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LSA LS3, L99) .
  2. Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement (Without AFM) Valve Lifter Replacement (With AFM) .
  3. Remove the oil pump, screen, and crankshaft oil deflector. Refer to Oil Pump, Screen, and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement (L99, LS3, LSA) .
  4. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (L99, LS3, LSA, LS7) .
    5. Fig 1: Flywheel Holder
    GM1658136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Ensure that the teeth of the J 42386-A  flywheel holding tool mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel.

  5. Install the J 42386-A  flywheel holding tool (1) and bolts. Use one M10 - 1.5 x 120 mm and one M10 - 1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation. Tighten the J 42386-A  flywheel holding tool bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft & Crankshaft Marks
    GM1658268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until the camshaft sprocket alignment mark (1) and the crankshaft sprocket alignment mark (2) are aligned.
    7. Fig 3: Camshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain
    GM3665744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    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.

  7. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt (1).
  8. Remove the camshaft sprocket (3) and timing chain (2).
    9. Fig 4: View Of Timing Chain Tensioner
    GM1658251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the timing chain bolts (231) and tensioner (232).
    10. Fig 5: Camshaft Retainer And Bolts
    GM3665746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (1) and retainer (2).
    11. Fig 6: View Of Camshaft
    GM1704626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    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.

  11. Install the camshaft sprocket bolt into the camshaft front bolt hole.
  12. Using the bolt as a handle, carefully rotate and remove the camshaft from the engine block.
  13. Remove the bolt from the camshaft.
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