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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 331 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.2L)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONIN-VEHICLETIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENTREMOVAL
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Timing Chain Replacement: Removal

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal
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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector.
  3. Loosen clamp at air cleaner assembly.
  4. Remove push pin attachment from outlet resonator/duct assembly to support bracket.
  5. Loosen clamp at throttle body assembly.
  6. Disconnect PVC fresh air vent hose at cam cover.
  7. Remove outlet resonator/duct assembly.
  8. Remove air cleaner assembly hold-down bolt.
  9. Remove air cleaner assembly.
    Fig 1: Removing Outlet Resonator/Duct Assembly
    G01039380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove ignition module bolts.
  11. Remove ignition module assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Ignition Module Assembly
    G01039381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect de-gas hose at clamp at cylinder head and unclip from fuel rail. Position away from cam cover assembly.
  13. Disconnect ground strap at rear of cam cover assembly.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Ground Strap At Rear Of Cam Cover Assembly
    G01039382Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  15. Disconnect Gauge Bar Set SA9127E after pressure has been relieved.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Gauge Bar Set
    G01039383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect fuel rail bracket and bolt at rear of cam cover.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Rail Bracket
    G01039384Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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