Part Description: 2010 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Camshaft
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Vehicle Fitment
2010 GMC Sierra 3500 HD | SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
FAQ for Camshaft Repair
Q: How to install the Camshaft Position Actuator?
A:
You should compress the timing chain tensioner guide, install the CMP actuator and timing chain, align the hole in the rear face of the CMP actuator with the locating pin on the front face of the camshaft, place a straight edge across the front face of the engine block, inspect for proper installation of the CMP actuator and timing chain, install a new CMP actuator solenoid valve and then install the oil pump.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: How to remove the Camshaft Position Actuator?
A:
You should remove the oil pump, the camshaft position (CMP) actuator solenoid valve, and the CMP actuator and timing chain.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: How to remove the Camshaft?
A:
You should remove the radiator support, the valve lifters, the Timing Chain, the camshaft retainer bolts, and the retainer.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: How to install the Camshaft?
A:
You should lubricate the camshaft journals and the bearings with clean engine oil, install the camshaft into the engine block, remove the bolt from the front of the camshaft, install the camshaft retainer and bolts, install the Timing Chain, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve and then install the radiator support.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: How to remove the Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve?
A:
You should remove the camshaft position (CMP) actuator magnet, remove the CMP actuator solenoid valve and then discard the solenoid valve.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: How to install the Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve?
A:
You should install a new CMP actuator solenoid valve, tighten the CMP actuator solenoid valve and then install the CMP actuator magnet.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: How to install the Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet?
A:
You should install a new CMP actuator magnet gasket onto the CMP actuator magnet, the CMP actuator magnet to the front cover, the CMP actuator magnet bolts, and the water pump.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: How to remove the Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet?
A:
You should remove the water pump, disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the camshaft position (CMP) actuator magnet, remove the CMP actuator magnet bolts and magnet, and then remove and discard the CMP actuator magnet gasket.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
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FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How to remove the Drive Belt Idler Pulley?
A:
You should remove the accessory drive belt, loosen the drive belt Idler Pulley bolt and remove the idler pulley.
Q: How to remove the Timing Chain?
A:
You should remove the oil pump, the camshaft position (CMP) actuator solenoid valve, the CMP actuator and Timing Chain, the timing chain tension bolts, the crankshaft sprocket, the crankshaft sprocket, and the crankshaft sprocket key.
Q: How to install the drive belt tensioner?
A:
You should place the drive Belt Tensioner on the water pump, install the drive belt tensioner bolts and then install the accessory drive belt.