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Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal 6.2L LS3

Special Tools

    • J 8433 Two Jaw Puller
    • J 41558 Crankshaft Sprocket Remover
    • J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools


    Object Number: 1658175  Size: SH

    Caution: Do not turn the crankshaft assembly after the timing chain has been removed in order to prevent damage to the piston assemblies or the valves.

  1. Remove and discard the camshaft sprocket bolt (206).
  2. Remove the camshaft sprocket (205) and timing chain (208).

  3. Object Number: 1658178  Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts (231) and timing chain tensioner (232).

  5. Object Number: 1658180  Size: SH
  6. Use the J 41816-2 end protector  (1), the J 41558 remover  (2), bolts (3), and the J 8433 puller  (4) in order to remove the crankshaft sprocket.

  7. Object Number: 1658182  Size: SH
  8. Remove the crankshaft sprocket (207).

  9. Object Number: 156149  Size: SH
  10. Remove the crankshaft sprocket key, as required.

Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal 6.2L LS9

Special Tools

    • J 8433-1 Puller Bar
    • J 41558 Crankshaft Sprocket Remover
    • J-41558-10 Crankshaft Sprocket Remover Bolts
    • J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools


    Object Number: 2054186  Size: SH

    Caution: Do not turn the crankshaft assembly after the timing chain has been removed in order to prevent damage to the piston assemblies or the valves.

  1. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts (1).
  2. Remove the camshaft sprocket (2) and timing chain (3).

  3. Object Number: 2054189  Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts (1) and chain tensioner (2).

  5. Object Number: 1552486  Size: SH
  6. Use the J 41816-2 protector  (1), the J 41558 remover  (2), the J-41558-10 remover bolts  (3) and the J 8433-1 puller  (4) in order to remove the crankshaft sprocket.

  7. Object Number: 1552487  Size: SH
  8. Remove the crankshaft sprocket (207).

  9. Object Number: 156149  Size: SH
  10. Remove the crankshaft sprocket key, as required.