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Home >> Chevrolet >> 2021 >> Tahoe Z71 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> Engine Mechanical - 5.3L (L84) Or 6.2L (L87) - Repair Instructions (2 Of 11) >> Repair Instructions >> Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve Replacement (L84, 2WD with RC1) >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1, 5W4) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
  2. Remove the oil level indicator. (1)
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  3. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
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  4. Remove engine wiring harness from air cleaner outlet duct bracket.
  5. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Fresh Air Tube (1) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
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  6. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (2) - Loosen [2x]
  7. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (3) - Remove
  8. Using a suitable tool, cut the accessory drive primary belt (1).
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    NOTE:

    The accessory drive primary belt is not reusable.

  9. Accessory Drive Primary Belt (1) - Remove and DISCARD
  10. Using a suitable tool, cut the accessory drive auxiliary belt (1).
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    NOTE:

    The accessory drive auxiliary belt is not reusable.

  11. Accessory Drive Auxiliary Belt (1) - Remove and DISCARD
  12. Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) - Remove
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  13. Starter Solenoid Cable (2) - Remove
  14. Electrical Connector (3) - Disconnect
  15. Retaining Tab (1) - Disengage [2x]
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  16. Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block Cover (2) - Remove
  17. Battery Positive Cable Nut (3) - Remove
  18. Starter Solenoid Cable (4) - Remove
  19. Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block Bolt (2) - Loosen [4x]
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  20. Retaining Tab (1) - Disengage [4x]
  21. Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block (3) - Remove
  22. Electrical Connector (1) - Remove [4x]
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  23. Engine Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
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  24. Retaining Tab (1) - Disengage
  25. Engine Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket (3) - Remove
  26. Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt (1) - Remove
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  27. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 L84, L87) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static L84, L87)
  28. Engine Oil and Oil Filter - Remove and DISCARD - Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
  29. Front Bumper Fascia Skid Plate Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
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  30. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) - Remove [4x]
  31. Underbody Splash Shield (1) - Remove
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  32. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
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  33. Underbody Skid Shield (3) - Remove
  34. Engine Oil Cooler Hose Clip (1) - Release
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  35. Front Stabilizer Shaft Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
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    NOTE:

    Support the front stabilizer shaft.

  36. Front Stabilizer Shaft Clamp (2) - Remove [2x]
  37. Front Stabilizer Shaft (3) - Remove
  38. Electrical Connector@Heater Coolant Pump (2) - Disconnect
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    NOTE:

    Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

  39. Heater Water Auxiliary Pump Bolt (1) - Remove
  40. Remove the heater coolant pump and heater water auxiliary pump bracket (2) as assembly and position aside.
  41. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
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  42. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Bolt (2) - Remove [4x]
  43. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember (1) - Remove
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  44. Disconnect harness connector and retainers as necessary.
  45. Torque Converter Cover Bolt-Left Side (1) - Remove
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  46. Transmission Converter Cover-Left Side (2) - Remove
  47. Engine Oil Cooler Hose Bracket Nut (1) - Remove
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  48. Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Sleeve (1) - Remove
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  49. Electrical Connector (1) @Engine Oil Pressure Sensor - Disconnect
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  50. Wiring Harness Retainer (2) @Engine Oil Cooler Hose - Remove
  51. Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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  52. Engine Oil Cooler Hose (1) @Oil Pan - Reposition
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  53. Engine Oil Cooler Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  54. Electrical Connector@Knock Sensor (4) - Disconnect
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  55. Remove the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler pipe bracket nut (1) from the oil pan.
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  56. Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Remove
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  57. Engine Wiring Harness Ground Stud (1) - Remove [2x]
  58. Engine Wiring Harness (3) @Oil Pan - Reposition
  59. Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @Oil Level Indicator Tube (2) - Disconnect
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  60. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors and retainers as necessary.
  61. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip Bolt (1) @Oil Pan - Remove
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  62. NOTE:

    Components removed in graphic to better illustrate service parts.

  63. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip Bracket (2) @Oil Pan - Remove
  64. Reposition the transmission cooler inlet and outlet pipe (1) as necessary.
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  65. Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) @Oil Pan - Remove
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  66. Oil Level Indicator Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  67. Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) - Reposition
  68. Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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  69. Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove
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  70. Starter Heat Shield (2) - Remove
  71. Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt (1) - Remove
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  72. Starter Solenoid Cable (2) - Reposition away
  73. Starter Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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  74. Reposition the starter (2) to access the electrical connections.
  75. Protective Sleeve (4) - Reposition
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  76. Starter Solenoid Cable Nut (2) - Remove
  77. Starter Solenoid Cable (1) - Remove
  78. Electrical Connector (3) - Disconnect
  79. Starter (1) - Remove
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  80. Torque Converter Cover Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove
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  81. Transmission Converter Cover- Right Side (2) - Remove
  82. Position the EN-42386  Flywheel Holding Tool (1) into place.
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  83. Install the M10-1.5 x 120mm (3) and the M10-1.5 x 45mm (2) bolts and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  84. Transmission Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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  85. Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
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  86. Oil Pan Bolt (2, 3) - Remove [16x]
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  87. Oil Pan (1) - Remove
  88. Oil Pan High Pressure Port Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
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  89. Oil Pan Front Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD
  90. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) - Remove
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    NOTE:

    It is not necessary to recover and recharge the refrigerant to perform this repair.

  91. Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (2) - Remove
  92. Air Conditioning Compressor Stud (3) - Remove
  93. Air Conditioning Compressor (1) - Position aside
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  94. Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD
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  95. Install the EN-41816-A  Crankshaft Balancer Remover (1) and the EN-44226-5  Crankshaft Protector (3) crankshaft balancer (2).
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  96. Using the EN-41816-A  Crankshaft Balancer Remover (1) and the EN-44226-5  Crankshaft Protector (2) remove the crankshaft balancer (3) from the crankshaft.
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  97. Remove the EN-41816-A  Crankshaft Balancer Remover (1) and the EN-44226-5  Crankshaft Protector (2) from the crankshaft balancer (3).
  98. Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Clip (2) - Remove [2x]
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  99. Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose (3) - Position aside
  100. Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (2) - Remove
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  101. Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
  102. Radiator Inlet Hose (3) @Engine Radiator - Remove and position aside
  103. Wiring Harness Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]
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  104. Electrical Connector (3) - Disconnect
  105. Wiring Harness (2) - Position aside
  106. Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
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  107. Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
  108. Wiring Harness (3) - Position aside
  109. Engine Oil Cooler Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
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  110. Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt (3) - Remove
  111. Engine Oil Cooler Hose (1) @Engine Radiator - Remove [2x]
  112. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove
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  113. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (2) - Remove [2x]
  114. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (1) - Release
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  115. Engine Coolant Fan Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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  116. Engine Cooler Fan (1) @Engine Radiator - Remove
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  117. Generator Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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  118. Generator (1) - Remove
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  119. Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
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  120. Heater Inlet Hose (2) @Water Pump - Remove
  121. Heater Water Auxiliary Pump Hose (3) @Water Pump - Remove
  122. Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
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  123. Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @Water Pump - Remove
  124. Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
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  125. Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (2) @Water Pump - Remove
  126. Radiator Inlet Hose (3) @Water Pump - Remove
  127. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
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  128. Water Pump Housing Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
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  129. Water Pump (1) - Remove
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  130. Water Pump Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
  131. NOTE:

    If the engine front cover is reused, the crankshaft front oil seal must be replaced.

  132. If the engine front cover is reused perform the following steps:
    1. Install the EN-51096  Seal Remover (2) to the GE-23907-1  Slide Hammer with Shaft (1).
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    2. NOTE:

      EN-51096  Crankshaft Seal Remover (2) has two ends. The end with the larger bend will be used to remove the crankshaft front oil seal (3).

    3. Slide the large bend of the EN-51096  Seal Remover (2) between the lip of the crankshaft front oil seal and crankshaft. Ensure that the larger bend of the EN-51096  Crankshaft Seal Remover (2) engages the rear side of the crankshaft front oil seal (3).
    4. Using the EN-51096  Seal Remover (2) and the GE-23907-1  Slide Hammer with Shaft (1) remove the crankshaft front oil seal (3).
    5. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal (1) - Remove and DISCARD
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  133. Engine Front Cover Bolt (1, 3) - Remove [10x]
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  134. Engine Front Cover (2) - Remove
  135. Oil Pump Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
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  136. Oil Pump (1) - Remove
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  137. Compress the tensioner blade and install the EN-46330  Timing Belt Tensioner Retaining Pin (1) into the timing chain tensioner (2).
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  138. Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve (1) - Remove and DISCARD
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  139. Loosen and separate the camshaft position actuator (3) and timing chain (1) from the camshaft as an assembly. Position fingers behind the actuator sprocket (2) and pull the actuator (3) and sprocket (2) away from the front of the camshaft. Never pull on the reluctor wheel (3) when attempting to remove the actuator.
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  140. Remove the camshaft position actuator sprocket (2) and timing chain (1) as an assembly.
  141. Insert a tie strap through the center of the actuator (3) and over the reluctor wheel to hold it together.
  142. Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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  143. Timing Chain Tensioner (2) - Remove
  144. Crankshaft Sprocket (1) @Crankshaft - Remove
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  145. Using the appropriate tool, clean and prepare the applicable sealing surface.