LS V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
LH
Removal
1. Remove the timing chains.
2. CAUTION: Remove the camshaft journal thrust caps prior to loosening other camshaft journal cap bolts. Damage to the camshaft journal thrust
cap may occur if not removed first.
CAUTION: Cylinder head camshaft journal caps and cylinder heads are numbered to be sure they are assembled in their original positions. Keep
camshaft journal caps with the cylinder head from which they were removed. Do not mix with camshaft journal caps from another cylinder head.
Remove the bolts.
3. Note: The camshaft journal thrust caps have alignment dowels.
Using a soft-faced mallet, gently loosen and remove the camshaft journal thrust caps.