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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement
  2. Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement (With AFM)  or Valve Lifter Replacement (With out AFM) 
  3. Remove the Timing Chain, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve. Refer to Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve Replacement 
    4. Fig 1: View Of Camshaft Retainer & Retainer Bolt
    GM1969013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (204) and retainer (203).
    5. Fig 2: View Of Camshaft
    GM1704626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: 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.
  5. Install a bolt into the camshaft.
  6. Using the bolt as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the camshaft out of the engine block.
  7. Clean and inspect the camshaft and bearings. Refer to Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection .
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