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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Upper Timing Chain Guide Bolts And Guide
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  1. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the upper timing chain guide bolts and guide.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Timing Chain Tensioner
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  3. Remove the timing chain tensioner.
  4. Install a 24 mm wrench onto the hex on the camshaft in order to hold the camshaft.
  5. Loosen, but DO NOT remove the exhaust camshaft actuator bolt.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying J 44217 Timing Chain Tensioner Tool
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    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the tips of the J 44217  are fully engaged into the timing chain. See Special Tools .
  6. Install one of the tools (1) from the J 44217  to the exhaust camshaft side of the timing chain assembly in order to retain the timing chain. See Special Tools . Firmly tighten the nuts.
    7. Fig 4: View Of J 44217 Timing Chain Tensioner Tool
    GM1673561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the tips of the J 44217  are fully engaged into the timing chain. See Special Tools .
  7. Install one of the tools (1) from the J 44217  to the intake camshaft side of the timing chain assembly in order to retain the timing chain. See Special Tools . Firmly tighten the nuts.
    8. Fig 5: Camshaft Position Actuator
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    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the timing chain and the camshaft position actuators are marked for proper assembly.
  8. Mark the intake and exhaust camshaft actuators and the respective locations on the timing chain.
  9. Install a 24 mm wrench onto the hex on the camshaft in order to hold the camshaft.
  10. Remove and discard the exhaust camshaft actuator bolt (2).
  11. Remove the exhaust camshaft actuator (3) from the camshaft while also removing the actuator from the timing chain.
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