Removal Procedure
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- Remove the radiator Refer to Radiator Replacement (Non HP2) .
- Remove the a/c condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (Gas) .
- Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement (Without AFM) , Valve Lifter Replacement (With AFM)
- Remove the Timing Chain, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve. Refer to Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve Replacement (L99)
- Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (204) and retainer (203).
- Install a bolt into the camshaft.
- Using the bolt as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the camshaft out of the engine block.
- Clean and inspect the camshaft and bearings. Refer to Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection .
CAUTION:
All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.