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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
  2. Align the primary timing marks (1) using the J 39946. 
    Fig 1: Identifying Primary Timing Marks
    G01819415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the 2 bolts attaching the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner to the engine block.
  4. Remove the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner, allowing the tensioner to expand as you remove it.
    Fig 2: Removing Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner
    G01819416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.