Grand AM L4-138 2.3L VIN A MFI (1992)
8.
Remove fuel line bracket from top of intake camshaft housing.
9.
De-pressurize fuel system, then remove fuel rail retaining bolts and fuel rail. Leave fuel lines attached and position fuel rail over master cylinder.
Cover openings in cylinder head and injector nozzles.
10.
Disconnect timing chain housing as follows:
a. Remove coolant recovery tank, then serpentine drive belt.
b. Raise and support vehicle, then remove right front wheel and tire assembly.
c. Remove right lower splash shield, then balancer bolt using tool No. J 37086 or equivalent to prevent crankshaft rotation when loosening bolt.
d. Remove balancer using tool No. J24420-B or equivalent, then front cover lower bolts and nut.
e. Lower vehicle, then remove water pump assembly to timing chain housing nuts. If not previously removed.
f.
Remove front cover upper bolts and nuts, then front cover.
g. Remove timing chain as described under TIMING CHAIN.
h. Remove chain housing to belt tensioner bracket brace.
i.
Remove timing chain housing to block lower fasteners, then four oil pan to front cover bolts.
j.
Remove oil/air separator hose from chain housing.
k. Remove camshaft sprocket retaining bolts and washers while holding sprockets with tool No. J36013 or equivalent camshaft sprocket wrench.
l.
Remove camshaft sprockets. Note: sprockets are identical and interchangeable, no marking is necessary.
m. Remove chain housing to camshaft housing bolts, then timing chain housing and gaskets.
Fig. 20 Camshaft Housing & Cover
