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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  2. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side (LF1) or Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side (LAU) .
  3. Remove the camshaft sensors. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust and Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake .
  4. Remove the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake .
  5. If equipped with LF1 engine remove the camshaft position actuator. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Replacement - Bank 1 (LF1) .
  6. If equipped with LAU engine remove the camshaft position actuator. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake (LAU) .
  7. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
    8. Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Neutral (Low Tension) Position
    GM1306310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Rotate the crankshaft with the EN-46111:  socket until the camshafts are in a neutral (low tension) position.

    The camshaft flats will be parallel with the camshaft cover rail (1).

    9. Fig 2: View of Camshaft/Engine Rotation Prevention Using Open-End Wrench
    GM1340931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain Caution .
    NOTE:
    • Use an open-end wrench at the camshaft hex to prevent camshaft/engine rotation.
    • DO NOT remove the camshaft position actuator bolt at this time.
  9. Loosen the camshaft position actuator bolt.
    10. NOTE: Ensure that the tips of the EN-46313:  tool are fully engaged into the timing chain.
  10. Install the EN-46313:  tool in order to retain the timing chain.

    Firmly tighten the EN-46313:  tool nuts.

    11. Fig 3: Identifying Timing Chain Marks & Their Respective Locations On Gears, Sprockets & Actuators
    GM1306457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Ensure that the camshaft timing chain and the camshaft position actuators are marked for proper assembly.
  11. Mark the timing chain and the respective locations on camshaft position actuators (15-18).
  12. Remove the camshaft position actuator bolt.
  13. Remove the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Removal - Right Side .
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