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Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal

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  1. Remove valve covers and rocker arms. DO NOT remove push rods. Keep components in order for installation reference. See VALVE COVERS  . See 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 onto tip of a push rod. Rotate crankshaft until push rod is at lowest point. Zero indicator. Rotate crankshaft until push rod is at highest point. Record reading, and repeat procedure for remaining lobes.
  3. Remove cylinder heads. See CYLINDER HEADS  . Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN  . Remove front cover, oil pump and timing chain. See TIMING CHAIN  . Remove camshaft retaining plate. Remove lifter guide bolts. Remove lifter guide and valve lifters. Using three M8 5/16" x 4" bolts as a handle, carefully pull camshaft from engine.
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