LaCrosse V8-5.3L (2008)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Camshaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the engine. Refer to Engine Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Replacement).
2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Removal (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul).
3. Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul).
4. Remove the left and right exhaust manifolds. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul) and Exhaust
Manifold Removal - Right Side (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul).
5. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Removal (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul).
6. Remove the coolant pump manifold. Refer to Coolant Pump Manifold Replacement (See: Water Pump/Service and Repair).
7. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Removal (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul).
8. Remove the valve lifter oil manifold. Refer to Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Removal (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul).
9. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Removal (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul).
10. Remove the left and right valve rocker arm covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul)
and Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right Side (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul).
11. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul).
12. Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Removal (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul).
13. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
14. Remove the front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul).
15. Remove the camshaft retainer bolts (204) and retainer (203).
