Removal Procedure
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- Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement (RPOs LC9/LMG/LY2/LY5) or Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement (RPOs LY6/L76/L92) .
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
- 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).
- Loosen and separate the CMP actuator and timing chain from the camshaft. Position your fingers behind the actuator sprocket and pull the actuator away from the front of the camshaft. Never pull on the reluctor wheel when attempting to remove the actuator.
- Insert and secure a tie strap (1) through the center of the actuator and over the reluctor wheel.
- Remove the timing chain tension bolts (231) and tensioner (232).
- Using the J 41816-2 (1), the J 41558 (2), bolts (3) and the J 8433 (4) in order to remove the crankshaft sprocket. See Special Tools .
- Remove the crankshaft sprocket (207).
- Remove the crankshaft sprocket key, if required.
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.
CAUTION:
Do not push or pull on the reluctor wheel of the camshaft position (CMP) actuator during removal or installation. The reluctor wheel is retained to the front of the CMP actuator by 3 roll pins. Pushing or pulling on the wheel may dislodge the wheel from the front of the actuator. The actuator return spring is under tension and may rotate the dislodged reluctor wheel, causing personal injury.