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Camshaft Timing Chain Removal

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Special Tools 

EN-51148  Camshaft Holding Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

  1. Adjust the engine to top death center (TDC). Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Inspection .
  2. GM2969141

    Remove the upper timing chain guide bolts (2).

  3. Remove the upper timing chain guide (1).
  4. GM2968105

    Install the EN-51148  holding tool (1) to camshafts and to the cylinder head.

  5. Tighten the bolt (3) in the middle.
  6. Tighten the 2 both outer bolts (2, 4)
  7. GM2968108

    Push the timing chain guide - left side (2) in the direction of the arrow.

  8. Fix the tensioner (1) with a suitable tool (3).
  9. GM2968109

    Remove the 2 timing chain tensioner bolts (2).

  10. Remove the timing chain tensioner (1).
  11. GM2968111

    Remove the timing chain (1) along with the crankshaft sprocket (2) and the cam (3).