Removal Procedure
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- Remove the radiator Refer to Radiator Replacement (L96, LC8) .
- Remove the a/c condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (L96, LC8, LWN) .
- Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement
- Remove the Timing Chain, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve. Refer to Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve Replacement
Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (204) and retainer (203).
- CAUTION:
All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.
Install a bolt into the camshaft.
- Using the bolt as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the camshaft out of the engine block.
- Clean and inspect the camshaft and bearings. Refer to Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection .