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Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal

  1. Remove valve covers and rocker arms. DO NOT remove push rods. See VALVE COVERS and ROCKER ARMS & PUSH RODS. Measure lobe lift of camshaft with push rods installed.
  2. To measure lobe lift, attach dial indicator to cylinder head. Position indicator pointer on tip of a push rod. Rotate crankshaft until push rod is at lowest point. Zero indicator, and rotate crankshaft until push rod is at highest point. Record reading, and repeat procedure for remaining lobes.
  3. After lobe lift is measured, remove push rods. Remove intake manifold and timing gears. See INTAKE MANIFOLD and TIMING CHAIN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  4. Remove upper radiator fan shroud. Remove radiator and hoses.
  5. Discharge A/C system and remove condenser (if equipped). Remove grille assembly. Remove valve lifters and camshaft retaining plate. Using three 5/16" x 18" x 4" bolts, pull camshaft from engine.
  6. Carefully remove camshaft without damaging camshaft bearings. Remove rear camshaft plug. Remove bearings using standard bearing remover.
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