Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Intake

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt

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CAUTION: Refer to Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain Caution .

Use an open wrench on the hex cast into the camshaft in order to prevent engine rotation when loosening the camshaft position actuator bolt.
Remove the left intake camshaft position actuator bolt (1).
Remove the left intake camshaft position actuator (2).
Remove the camshaft thrust washer if applicable (3).