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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the camshaft adjuster. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear timing belt cover. Refer to Timing Belt Rear Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove intake camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement .
  4. Remove exhaust camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement .
  5. Remove EN-6628-A  locking tool.

    Counterhold at hexagon of camshaft.

  6. Remove the 4 camshaft bearing cap bolts.
    Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Cap And Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Removal Sequence
    GM2026542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Note removal sequence 1-4.
  7. Remove the first camshaft bearing cap (1).
    NOTE: Release the bearing support by striking it gently with a plastic hammer.
  8. Loosen the 8 exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts working from outside to inside in a spiral in steps of 1/2 up to 1 turn.
    Fig 2: Exhaust Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
    GM2027653Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the 8 exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts.
  10. Remove the 4 exhaust camshaft bearing caps Numbers 6-9 from the cylinder head.
    NOTE: Mark camshaft bearing caps before removal.
  11. Remove the exhaust camshaft (1).
  12. Loosen the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts working from outside to inside in a spiral in steps of 1/2 up to 1 turn.
    Fig 3: Intake Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
    GM2027651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts.
  14. Remove the 4 intake camshaft bearing caps Numbers 2-5 from the cylinder head.
    NOTE: Mark camshaft bearing caps before removal.
  15. Remove the intake camshaft (1).
  16. Detach the seal rings from the camshafts.
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