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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement .
  3. Remove the right camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side .
    4. Fig 1: Ensuring Camshaft Sprocket Drive Pins Are At Top Of Their Rotation
    GM517164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Ensure both camshaft sprocket drive pins are at the top of their rotation.
    5. Fig 2: Using Camshaft Holding Tool
    GM650538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    Refer to Camshaft Holding Tool Warning .

  5. Install the J 44212 over the camshafts.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Mechanics Wire, Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe & Front Cover Bolt
    GM749349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the mechanics wire (1) supporting the right secondary camshaft drive chain shoe (3).
  7. Remove the engine front cover bolt (2) from the front of the engine.
    8. Fig 4: Securing Camshaft Using An Open End Wrench
    GM749353Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain Caution .

  8. Use an open end wrench on the hex cast into the camshaft in order to prevent the camshaft from rotating when removing the camshaft sprocket bolt.
    9. Fig 5: Identifying Right Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    GM650548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the right exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
  10. Slide the right exhaust camshaft sprocket off of the camshaft and remove the right secondary camshaft drive chain from the camshaft sprocket teeth.
    11. Fig 6: View of Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain
    GM685335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Lift the right secondary camshaft drive chain from the camshaft intermediate drive shaft sprocket teeth.
  12. Remove the right secondary camshaft drive chain from the engine.
  13. Clean and inspect the camshaft timing drive components. Refer to Camshaft Timing Drive Components Cleaning and Inspection .
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