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Removal Procedure

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  1. Air Cleaner Assembly - Remove - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
  2. Camshaft Cover - Remove - Camshaft Cover Replacement 
  3. NOTE:

    Perform step 3 if the Intake camshaft position actuator is being removed.

  4. Fuel Pump - Remove - Fuel Pump Replacement
  5. GM3682494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Adjust the engine to cylinder 1 top dead center (TDC) of the exhaust stroke. Using the crankshaft balancer bolt (3), rotate the crankshaft in direction of engine rotation until the markings (1, 2) line up.

  6. GM4091100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the EN-51367  Camshaft Locking Tool (1).

  7. Timing Chain Upper Guide - Remove - Timing Chain Upper Guide Replacement 
  8. GM4091103Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The actuator marks (2) should be at the 12 O'clock position when cylinder 1 is at top dead center.

    Mark the camshaft timing chain (1) at the corresponding actuator marks (2).

  9. GM4091100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    EN-51367  Camshaft Locking Tool (1) - Remove

  10. Using a suitable wrench, rotate the intake camshaft clockwise, then release. Repeat this three times to relieve oil pressure from the camshaft timing chain tensioner.
  11. GM4091100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the EN-51367  Camshaft Locking Tool (1).

  12. GM4091117Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do NOT remove or back out the camshaft position actuator bolt(s). Break them loose from their fully-torqued position. The position actuators must stay firmly attached until the retaining tools are in place, they should be broken loose while the chain is still tight and in position.

    Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt(1)@Camshaft Position Actuator - Loosen [2x]

  13. GM4869144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the EN-51397-2  Timing Chain Retainer (2) to the intake side of the camshaft timing chain (3).

  14. Install the EN-51397-1  Timing Chain Retainer (5) to the exhaust side of the camshaft timing chain (3).
  15. Hand tighten the thumb wheels (1, 4) securely.
  16. GM4869162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the EN-51397-1  Timing Chain Retainer (1)to the exhaust side of the camshaft timing chain.

  17. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  18. Tighten bolt (2)of the EN-51397-1  Timing Chain Retainer (1) to 5N.m (44 lb in).
  19. GM3936521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the EN-51397-2  Timing Chain Retainer (1)to the intake side of the camshaft timing chain.

  20. Tighten the bolt (2)of the EN-51397-2  Timing Chain Retainer (1)to 5N.m (44 lb in).
  21. GM4868075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove and DISCARD the intake camshaft position actuator bolt (1).

  22. GM4170757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Do not pry against the face of the camshaft position actuators or the position actuator retaining bolts as the position actuators will be damaged.

    Position a screwdriver or small pry bar between a camshaft cap and camshaft lobe. Carefully pry the camshaft to move as far as possible toward the rear/flywheel end of the engine to help gain clearance for actuator removal.

  23. NOTE:

    The camshaft timing chain will be held by the EN-51397  Timing Chain Retainers.

  24. Pull the camshaft actuator straight back and off the nose of the camshaft, leaving it in place temporarily with the timing chain.
  25. GM4867895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disengage and lower the intake camshaft position actuator (1) from the timing chain (2).

  26. GM4867902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Camshaft Position Actuator(1) - Remove

  27. GM4868090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove and DISCARD the exhaust camshaft position actuator bolt (1).

  28. GM4170757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Do not pry against the face of the camshaft position actuators or the position actuator retaining bolts as the position actuators will be damaged.

    Position a screwdriver or small pry bar between a camshaft cap and camshaft lobe. Carefully pry the camshafts to move as far as possible toward the rear/flywheel end of the engine to help gain clearance for actuator removal.

  29. NOTE:

    The camshaft timing chain will be held by the EN-51397  Timing Chain Retainers.

  30. Pull the camshaft actuator straight back and off the nose of the camshaft, leaving it in place temporarily with the timing chain.
  31. GM4868808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disengage and lower the exhaust camshaft position actuator (1) from the timing chain (2).

  32. GM4868812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Camshaft Position Actuator(1) - Remove