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How do you remove a camshaft sprocket on a Chevy?

How do you remove a camshaft sprocket on a Chevy?

Use the screwdriver to pry the timing chain cover off. Straighten out the bolt lock ring behind the bolts on the camshaft sprocket. Use a screwdriver to bend the tabs back so the bolts can be turned. Remove the three bolts in the camshaft sprocket using a socket. Pull the sprocket off the camshaft and remove the timing chain.

How do you replace a camshaft phaser sprocket?

After removing camshaft phaser sprocket, inspect the sprocket for missing or damaged roll pins. remove the sprocket from camshaft, is the location pin deformed or damaged, Replace. Inspecting the Camshaft Phaser, visually inspect the camshaft phaser and sprocket for squareness.

Can a camshaft be removed from a Chevy?

When removing a Chevy camshaft for replacement, new valve lifters should always be included. Used lifters have a wear pattern that seriously reduces the life span of a new camshaft. Removing the camshaft requires removing the timing chain.

What kind of socket do I need to remove camshaft?

A 10 mm socket is needed to remove the two bolts in each coil that secure it to the valve cover. Pull the PCV hose off the valve cover. Remove all the bolts in the valve covers using a socket.

Use the screwdriver to pry the timing chain cover off. Straighten out the bolt lock ring behind the bolts on the camshaft sprocket. Use a screwdriver to bend the tabs back so the bolts can be turned. Remove the three bolts in the camshaft sprocket using a socket. Pull the sprocket off the camshaft and remove the timing chain.

When removing a Chevy camshaft for replacement, new valve lifters should always be included. Used lifters have a wear pattern that seriously reduces the life span of a new camshaft. Removing the camshaft requires removing the timing chain.

A 10 mm socket is needed to remove the two bolts in each coil that secure it to the valve cover. Pull the PCV hose off the valve cover. Remove all the bolts in the valve covers using a socket.

What’s the best way to install a camshaft?

Using your ratchet and socket, remove the center bolt on the camshaft gear and remove the gear from the camshaft. Step 16: Install the camshaft gear onto the new camshaft.

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Ruth Doyle