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Camshaft Removal

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    Fig 1: View Of Camshaft Retainer & Bolt
    GM1969013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (204) and retainer (203).
    2. Fig 2: View Of Camshaft
    GM1704626Courtesy 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.
  2. Remove the camshaft.
    1. Install the camshaft sprocket bolt into the camshaft front bolt hole.
    2. Using the bolt as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the camshaft out of the engine block.
    3. Remove the bolt from the front of the camshaft.
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