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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump, Screen, and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement (LS7) .
    2. Fig 1: Aligning Sprockets
    GM1649254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until the camshaft sprocket alignment mark (1) and the crankshaft sprocket alignment mark (2) are aligned.
    3. Fig 2: Camshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain
    GM3924606Courtesy 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.

  3. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts (1).
  4. Remove the camshaft sprocket (3) and timing chain (2).
    5. Fig 3: Timing Chain Tension Dampener
    GM3924703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the timing chain tension bolts (1) and dampener (2).
    6. Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Sprocket Special Tools
    GM1658180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Using the J 41816-2  crankshaft end protector (1), the J 41558  crankshaft sprocket remover (2), bolts (3) and the J 8433  puller bar (4) in order to remove the crankshaft sprocket.
    7. Fig 5: Crankshaft Sprocket
    GM3670327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the crankshaft sprocket (1).
    8. Fig 6: View Of Crankshaft Key & Keyway
    GM156149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the crankshaft sprocket key, if required.
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