Bearing Cap, Camshaft and Lash Adjuster Removal

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Fig 1: Bearing Cap, Camshaft & Lash Adjuster Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Camshaft Bearing Upper Cap Bolt (Qty: 2)
2	Camshaft Bearing Upper Cap NOTE: Locate and use pry points to aid in removing the cap. When using the pry points to remove the front bearing cap, use a protective material between the camshaft lobes, the cylinder head flange, and pry tool. Use 2 pry tools simultaneously to pry the upper front bearing cap away from the lower bearing cap evenly.
3	Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (Qty: 8) NOTE: Loosen each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
4	Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (Qty: 8) NOTE: Loosen each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
5	Camshaft Bearing Upper Cap (Qty: 2) NOTE: Mark the camshaft caps to ensure they are installed in the same position.
6	Camshaft Bearing Cap
7	Camshaft Bearing Cap
8	Intake Camshaft
9	Exhaust Camshaft
10	Camshaft Bearing Lower Cap Bolt (Qty: 7)
11	Camshaft Bearing Lower Cap
12	Dual Lift Valve Rocker Arm Assembly (Qty: 8) NOTE: Keep all of the rocker arm assemblies and hydraulic valve lash adjusters in order so that they can be reinstalled in their respective locations.
13	Dual Feed Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster (Qty: 8)
14	Valve Rocker Arm Assembly (Qty: 8)
15	Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster (Qty: 8)