Enclave FWD V6-3.6L (2008)
3. With the camshaft moved fully FORWARD, try to insert the 2.5 mm hex (allen) wrench between the intake camshaft position actuator and the
front camshaft cap. It may be necessary to turn the wrench to align the flat sides of the wrench with the gap between the actuator and the cap.
4. If the wrench fits between the camshaft position actuator and the front camshaft cap, it will be necessary to replace the cylinder head assembly.
WHEN REPLACING THE CYLINDER HEAD, ALSO INSTALL A THRUST WASHER BETWEEN EACH CAMSHAFT POSITION
ACTUATOR AND THE FRONT CAMSHAFT CAP. See parts table for correct trust washer part number: Delphi vs Aisin design.
5. If the wrench DOES NOT fit between the camshaft position actuator and the front camshaft cap, install the camshaft thrust washers between
BOTH camshaft position actuators and the front camshaft cap on the suspect head. Follow the Camshaft Thrust Washer Installation procedure
below. See parts table for correct trust washer part number: Delphi vs Aisin design.
4 Screw Delphi Design Actuator
Use a 2.0 mm hex (allen) wrench as a determination gauge to measure the gap between the rear of the camshaft position actuator and the front camshaft
cap of both camshafts of the suspect head.
1. Position a screwdriver or medium pry bar between the camshaft cap and camshaft lobe.
2. Apply force to move the camshaft FORWARD. Be cautious not to damage the camshaft lobe while applying this force.
3. With the camshaft moved fully FORWARD, try to insert the 2.0 mm hex (allen) wrench between the intake camshaft position actuator and the
front camshaft cap. It may be necessary to turn the wrench to align the flat sides of the wrench with the gap between the actuator and the cap.
4. If the wrench fits between the camshaft position actuator and the front camshaft cap, it will be necessary to replace the cylinder head assembly and
replace both actuators. It is not necessary to replace the camshaft position actuators on the cylinder head that is not being replaced. WHEN
REPLACING THE CYLINDER HEAD, ALSO INSTALL A THRUST WASHER BETWEEN EACH CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR
AND THE FRONT CAMSHAFT CAP. See parts table for correct trust washer part number: Delphi vs Aisin design.
5. If the wrench DOES NOT fit between the camshaft position actuator and the front camshaft cap, install the camshaft thrust washers between
BOTH camshaft position actuators and the front camshaft cap on the suspect head. Follow the Camshaft Thrust Washer Installation procedure
below. See parts table for correct trust washer part number: Delphi vs Aisin design.
Camshaft Thrust Washer Installation Procedure
Special Tools
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EN 48313 Timing Chain Retention Tool (2009 and Prior - Both Heads, 2010 LAU Engine - Both Heads, 2010 - Left Head Only)
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EN 49982 Timing Chain Retention Tool (2010 - Right Head Only)
