Silverado 3500 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 2 (2004)
13. In order to loosen the camshaft gear bolt use J 44643 in order to hold the engine from turning.
14. Loosen the camshaft gear bolt and leave the bolt finger tight.
15. Remove the camshaft thrust plate bolts through the holes in the camshaft gear.
16. Remove the camshaft with the camshaft gear attached.
17. Remove the camshaft gear bolt and discard.
18. Remove the camshaft gear.
19. Remove the camshaft thrust plate.
20. Clean and inspect the camshaft and bearings. If the camshaft bearings are worn or damaged the engine will require removal in order to replace the
camshaft bearings.
Installation Procedure
