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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the camshaft position actuators. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Replacement - Bank 1 .
  2. Fig 1: Bearing Cap Markings
    GM2893757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Observe the markings on the bearing caps (1). Each bearing cap is marked in order to identify its location. The markings have the following meanings:
    • The raised feature must always be oriented toward the center of the cylinder head.
    • The I indicates the intake camshaft.
    • The E indicates the exhaust camshaft.
    • The number indicates the journal position from the front of the engine.
  4. Fig 2: Camshaft Bearing Caps And Bolts
    GM2893759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts (1).
  6. Remove the camshaft bearing caps (2).
  7. Fig 3: Camshafts
    GM2893763Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    IMPORTANT:

    Mark the camshafts upon removal to ensure installation is in the correct position.

  8. Remove the camshafts (1).