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Removal Procedure

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  1. Camshaft Cover Replacement  - Remove
  2. Engine Mount Bracket Replacement  - Remove
  3. Front Wheelhouse Liner- Right Side - Remove - FRONT WHEELHOUSE LINER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE (LKN)
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    Adjust the engine to cylinder 1 top dead center (TDC) of combustion stroke. Set crankshaft in direction of engine rotation until the markings (2) and (3) line up. Rotate at the crankshaft balancer absorber bolt (1).

  5. Lower the vehicle.
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    NOTE:

    If EN-51148  holding tool does not fit properly, rotate the crankshaft and additional 360 degrees.

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

    1. Tighten the bolt (3) in the middle.
    2. Tighten the 2 outer bolts (2, 4).
  7. Engine Front Cover Replacement - Upper  - Remove
  8. Timing Chain Upper Guide Replacement  - Remove
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    Mark the camshaft timing chain with a suitable permanent marker or paint stick in line to the camshaft position actuator adjuster marks (1, 2).

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

  11. Fix the tensioner (1) with a 2mm drill bit, or equivalent (3).
  12. Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement  - Remove
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    Remove the camshaft timing chain (2) from the camshaft position actuator adjuster.

  14. Lay the camshaft timing chain (2) between the timing chain guides (1, 3).
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    Remove the camshaft position actuator adjuster bolt (3).

  16. Remove the exhaust camshaft position actuator (1).
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    Loosen the EN-51148  holding tool bolts (2, 3, 4).

  18. Remove the EN-51148  holding tool (1).
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    NOTE:

    Mark or identify each crankshaft bearing cap location and direction before removal.

    Loosen the 12 exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts (1) in sequence shown, working from outside to inside in a spiral in steps of 1/2 up to 1 turn.

  20. GM4310271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the 12 exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts (2).

  21. Remove the exhaust bearing front cap (3) from the cylinder head.
  22. Remove the 5 exhaust camshaft bearing caps (4) from the cylinder head.
  23. Remove the exhaust camshaft (1).