General Motors 5.0 / 5.7 — Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal
Repair & overhaul
For the General Motors 5.0 / 5.7, from the General Motors service manual.
Procedure
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring.
- Check the camshaft timing chain free play.
- Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts.
- Remove the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the camshaft timing chain.
- Remove the crankshaft sprocket using the J 5825-A.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer woodruff keys, if required.
Tools required
- J 5825-A Crankshaft Gear Remover Amazon
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Specs & values
- Replace timing chain and sprockets if chain free play exceeds 11 mm (0.43 in)
Source: General Motors service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.