Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
If camshaft replacement is required, the valve lifters must also be replaced.
- Remove the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .
- Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement (L92 - First Design) or Valve Lifter Replacement (L92 - Second Design) or Valve Lifter Replacement (LY2 and LY6) or Valve Lifter Replacement (LH6, LMG, LY5 and L76) .
- Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement (LH6, LMG, LY2 and LY5) or Engine Front Cover Replacement (LY6, L76 and L92) .
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L) or Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) or Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L) .
- Install the J 42386-A
(1) and bolts. See Special Tools
. Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.
Tighten: Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N. See Special Tools .m (37 lb ft).
- Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until the camshaft position (CMP) actuator alignment mark (1) and the crankshaft sprocket alignment mark (2) are aligned.
- Remove and discard the CMP actuator solenoid valve (234).
- Remove the CMP actuator (235) and timing chain (208).
- Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (204) and retainer (203).
- Install the camshaft sprocket bolt into the camshaft front bolt hole.
- Using the bolt as a handle, carefully rotate and remove the camshaft from the engine block.
- Remove the bolt from the camshaft.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the teeth of the J 42386-A
mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel. See Special Tools
.
NOTE:
Do not turn the crankshaft assembly after the timing chain has been removed in order to prevent damage to the piston assemblies or the valves.
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.