Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK) Valvetrain Valve Actuating Assembly Valve Tappets/Lifters

Intake Camshaft and Components Removal

Remove the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid valvebolt-(1) and valve-(2).

Remove the rear cylinder head coverplate-(1).

Remove the intake camshaft bearing rear cap bolts andcap-(2).

Note:Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until thereis no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.

Mark camshaft caps to ensure they are installed in the sameposition.Remove the intake camshaft cap bolts.Remove the camshaft caps-(1).Remove the intake camshaft-(3).

Note:Keep all of the roller finger followers and hydraulic lashadjusters in order so that they can be reinstalled in theirrespective locations.

Remove the intake camshaft roller finger followers.

Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.Exhaust Camshaft and Components Removal

Remove the exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valvebolt-(1) and valve-(2).

Note:Remove each bolt on each cap one turn at a time until thereis no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.

Mark camshaft caps to ensure they are installed in the sameposition.Remove the exhaust camshaft cap bolts.Remove the camshaft caps ensuring they are marked andrefitted in same position on assembly.Remove the exhaust camshaft.

Note:Keep all of the roller finger followers and hydraulic lashadjusters in order so that they can be reinstalled in theirrespective locations.

Remove the exhaust camshaft roller finger followers.

Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.