Camshaft - Removal

CAMSHAFT





1. Remove both cylinder heads (2) Cylinder Head - Removal.

CAUTION: The 5.7L Multi Displacement System (MDS) engine uses both standard roller lifters and deactivating roller lifters. The deactivating roller lifters must be used in cylinders 1,4,6,7. The deactivating lifters can be identified by the two holes in the side of the lifter body, for the latching pins.

CAUTION: Whenever the camshaft is replaced, all lifters must be replaced. If the lifter and retainer assemblies are to be reused, identify the lifters to ensure installation in their original location or engine damage could result.

CAUTION: The lifter and retainer assembly must be installed as a unit.





2. Remove the lifters (2) and retainer (1) as an assembly Flexplate - Removal.





3. Remove the generator Generator - Removal.





4. Remove the A/C compressor A/C Compressor - Removal.
5. Remove the radiator (12) Engine Cooling Radiator - Removal.
6. Remove the A/C condenser (7) A/C Condenser - Removal.
7. Raise and support vehicle.





8. Remove the oil pan and oil pump pickup tube (1) Engine Oil Pan - Removal.






NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the water pump for timing cover removal.

9. Remove the engine timing cover Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal.





10. Remove the oil pump Engine Oil Pump - Removal.





11. Remove the timing chain (5) and camshaft phaser (1) Timing Chain & Sprockets - Removal.





12. Remove the camshaft thrust plate (1).

CAUTION: Use care when removing the camshaft, do not damage the camshaft bearings with the camshaft lobes.





13. Install a long bolt (2) into the front of the camshaft to aid in removal.
14. Remove the camshaft using care not to damage the camshaft bearings with the camshaft lobes (1).