GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the engine covers. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  2. Remove the spark plugs in order to ease crankshaft/engine rotation. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement.
  3. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement.
  4. Remove the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Removal.
  5. Remove the primary upper camshaft drive chain guide. Refer to Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Upper.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the primary upper camshaft drive chain guide. Refer to Primary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Upper.
  2. Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Removal.
  3. Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement.
  4. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement.
  5. Install the engine covers. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.