Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Camshaft Replacement
Tools Required
J 41476 Front and Rear Cover Alignment Tool
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the engine assembly. Refer to Engine Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement) .
2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Removal (6.2L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul)Crankshaft Balancer Removal
(7.0L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul) .
3. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal (6.2L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul) .
4. Remove the left and right exhaust manifolds. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side (6.2L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul)Exhaust
Manifold Removal - Left Side (7.0L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul) and Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side (6.2L) (See: Service and
Repair/Overhaul)Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side (7.0L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul) .
5. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Removal (6.2L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul)Water Pump Removal (7.0L) (See: Service
and Repair/Overhaul) .
6. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Removal (6.2L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul)Intake Manifold Removal (7.0L) (See:
Service and Repair/Overhaul) .
7. Remove the engine valley cover. Refer to Engine Block Valley Cover Removal (6.2L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul)Engine Block Valley
Cover Removal (7.0L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul) .
8. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Removal (6.2L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul
)Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Removal (7.0L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul) .
9. Remove the left and right valve rocker arm covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side (6.2L) (See: Service and
Repair/Overhaul)Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side (7.0L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul) and Valve Rocker Arm Cover
Removal - Right Side (6.2L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul)Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right Side (7.0L) (See: Service and
Repair/Overhaul) .
10. Remove the valve rocker arms and push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal (6.2L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul
)Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal (7.0L) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul) .
11. Remove the left and right cylinder heads. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul) and Cylinder Head
Removal - Right Side (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.