Camshaft Replacement SOHC

SA9124E Valve Spring Compressor/Remover

Removal Procedure

Important

Lifters, valve springs, caps, and stem seals can be replaced without removing the cylinder head, using the SA9124E . The camshaft can be removed through the cylinder head rear plug hole. Front cover assembly and timing chain/gear removal are required.

1. Remove battery cover and battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
2. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal for procedures on removing the rocker cover, front cover assembly, timing gears, timing chain, and timing chain guides.




3. Remove rocker arms and lifter assemblies.




4. Drive camshaft plug inward and remove from cylinder head with a magnet.

Important

The rear camshaft plug hole is oversize to allow for camshaft removal in-vehicle.

5. Remove camshaft out of the rear of the cylinder head.

Installation Procedure

1. Install camshaft in rear of the cylinder head.
2. Coat a new rear cylinder head plug with Saturn P/N 21485277 Loctite 242® (or equivalent) and install it using a standard bushing driver.
3. Refer to Timing Chain, Sprockets, Tensioner Installation and to Engine Front Cover Replacement for procedures on installing the timing gears, timing chain, timing chain guides, tensioner, front cover assembly and rocker cover.
4. Install battery and tighten battery hold-down nut and screw.
Tighten

Tighten the battery hold down nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

5. Install the battery cables.
Tighten

Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).