Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the right camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement .
- Rotate the crankshaft to TDC of the # 1 cylinders compression stroke, both camshaft sprocket drive pins should be at the top of their rotation.
- Install the J 44212 over the camshafts. See Special Tools .
- Use a paint stick to create a mark (1) on the timing chain link adjacent to each camshaft sprocket timing mark (2, 3).
- Install both EN 46327
(1) to the engine using the following step: See Special Tools
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Rotate the wing nut (2) of the EN 46327 (3) to the top of its travel. See Special Tools .
- Position the bottom retention tool on the cylinder head with the V-notch of the block (1) adjacent to the right exhaust camshaft sprocket and chain.
- Insert the hook end (2) into a secondary timing chain link as shown.
- Rotate the wing nut until it contacts the retention tool block (1). DO NOT tighten the wing nut at this time.
- Rotate the wing nut (2) of the EN 46327 (4) to the top of its travel. See Special Tools .
- Position the top retention tool on the cylinder head with the V-notch of the block (1) adjacent to the right intake camshaft sprocket and chain.
- Insert the hook end (2) into a secondary timing chain link as shown.
- Rotate the wing nut until it contacts the retention tool block (1). Alternately tighten both wing nuts to retain the chain.
- Use an open wrench on the hex cast into the camshafts in order to prevent the camshafts from rotating when removing the camshaft sprocket bolts.
- Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts.
- Remove the camshaft sprockets.
- Alternately loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts a few turns at a time until all valve spring pressure has been released.
- Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the J 44212 from the camshafts. See Special Tools .
- Remove the camshafts.
- Remove the camshaft followers.
- Clean and inspect the camshafts. Refer to Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection .
CAUTION:
Refer to CAMSHAFT HOLDING TOOL CAUTION
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Fig 3: Using A Paint Stick To Create A Mark On Timing Chain Link Adjacent To Each Camshaft Sprocket Timing Mark
NOTE:
Refer to Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain Notice
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