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Camshaft & Bearings (In Block): Removal: Removal-Camshaft

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  1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
  2. Remove radiator. (Refer to RADIATOR ).
  3. Remove intake manifold. (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD-REMOVAL  ).
  4. Remove distributor assembly (Refer to DISTRIBUTOR ).
  5. Remove cylinder head covers (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)-REMOVAL  ).
  6. Remove rocker arms .
  7. Remove push rods and tappets (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/HYDRAULIC LIFTERS (CAM IN BLOCK)-REMOVAL  ). Identify each part so it can be installed in the original locations.
  8. Remove timing chain cover. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)-REMOVAL  ).
  9. Align timing marks (Fig 1 ) and remove timing chain and sprockets.
    Fig 1: Aligning Timing Marks On Crankshaft And Camshaft Sprocket
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  10. Remove the three tensioner to block mounting bolts and remove tensioner.
  11. Install a long bolt into front of camshaft to aid in removal of the camshaft. Remove camshaft, being careful not to damage cam bearings with the cam lobes.
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