LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> GMC >> 2003 >> Safari Van Cargo, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1162 (Engine Mechanical - 5.7L) >> Repair Instructions >> Off-Vehicle Repair Instructions >> Camshaft Removal

Camshaft Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the camshaft sensor bolt and the sensor.
    Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Sensor Bolt & Sensor
    G01970801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the camshaft retainer bolts and the retainer.
    Fig 2: Removing Camshaft Retainer
    G01970802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: 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.
  3. Remove the camshaft.
    1. 3.1. Install the 3 M8-1.25 x 100 mm bolts in the camshaft front bolt holes.
    2. 3.2. Using the bolts as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the camshaft out of the engine block.
    3. 3.3. Remove the bolts from the front of the camshaft.
    Fig 3: Removing Camshaft
    G01970803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.