Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- If equipped with the C67 system, remove the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LS7) .
- If equipped with the C42 system, remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (LS7 with C42)Radiator Replacement (LS7 with C67) .
- 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 (LS7) .
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (L99, LS3, LSA, LS7) .
- 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).
- Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until the camshaft sprocket alignment mark (1) and the crankshaft sprocket alignment mark (2) are aligned.
- Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts (1).
- Remove the camshaft sprocket (3) and timing chain (2).
- Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (1) and retainer (2).
- Install the camshaft sprocket bolts into the camshaft front bolt hole.
- Using the bolts as a handle, carefully rotate and remove the camshaft from the engine block.
- Remove the bolts from the camshaft.
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.
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.
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.