Acadia FWD V6-3.6L (2007)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Service and Repair
Camshaft Position Actuator Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust
CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT - BANK 2 (LEFT SIDE) EXHAUST
Special Tools: EN-48313 Timing Chain Retention Tool
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the lower intake manifold. See: Intake Manifold/Service and Repair
2. Remove the left camshaft cover. See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair
3. Remove the left intake and exhaust camshaft position sensors. See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Camshaft Position
Sensor/Service and Repair
4. Remove the left intake and exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid. See: Actuators and Solenoids - Engine/Variable Valve Timing
Solenoid/Service and Repair
Important: Rotate the crankshaft balancer bolt in a clockwise direction ONLY.
5. Rotate the crankshaft balancer using the balancer bolt until the camshafts are in a neutral (low tension) position. The camshafts will be parallel
with the camshaft cover rail (1).