Savana 1500 RWD V6-4.3L (2007)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Camshaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the radiator.
4. Remove the A/C condenser.
5. Remove the engine cooling fan.
6. Remove the valve lifters.
7. Remove the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket.
8. Remove the balance shaft drive gear.
9. Remove the camshaft retainer bolts and retainer.
10. Remove the engine camshaft.
1. Install the three 5/16-18 x 4.0 inch bolts into the engine camshaft front bolt holes.
2. Using the bolts as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the engine camshaft out of the camshaft bearings.
3. Remove the bolts from the front of the engine camshaft.
11. Clean and inspect the camshaft and the bearings. Refer to Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection.
Installation Procedure