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Intake Camshaft and Components Removal

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  1. Remove the camshaft front bearing cap bolts (2).
    Fig 1: Camshaft Front Bearing Cap, Bolts And Pry Points
    GM2742557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Using suitable pry tools, remove the camshaft front bearing cap (1)
    NOTE:
    • Locate the pry points (3) on the camshaft front bearing 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. Mark the intake camshaft rear cap to ensure it is installed in the same position. Remove the intake camshaft bearing rear cap bolts (1) and cap (4).
    Fig 2: Intake Camshaft Bearing Rear Cap Bolts And Cap
    GM2742559Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Mark the camshaft caps (2) to ensure they are installed in the same position.
    NOTE: Loosen each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
  5. Remove the intake camshaft cap bolts (1).
  6. Remove the camshaft caps (2).
  7. Remove the intake camshaft (3).
  8. Remove the intake camshaft roller finger followers (1).
    Fig 3: Intake Camshaft Roller Finger Followers
    GM2742562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Keep all of the roller finger followers and hydraulic lash adjusters in order so that they can be reinstalled in their respective locations.
  9. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters (1).
    Fig 4: Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
    GM2742565Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY