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Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal

  1. Drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and valve cover and position aside.
  2. Disconnect all vacuum hoses that may interfere with camshaft removal. Remove valve cover bolts and valve cover.
  3. Remove alternator retaining bolts and remove drive belt. Remove bolts that attach alternator bracket to cylinder head and position alternator aside.
  4. Remove upper radiator hose. Remove fan shroud retaining bolts and remove fan shroud. Remove timing belt cover. Remove power steering belt, if equipped.
  5. Release tension from timing belt and remove timing belt. Using valve spring compressor lever (T74P-6565-A or equivalent) depress valve springs and remove rocker arms.
  6. Using gear puller (T74P-6256 or equivalent), remove camshaft gear from camshaft. Using seal remover (T74P-6700-A or equivalent), remove camshaft seal. Remove rear camshaft retainer.
  7. Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove right and left engine mount bolts and nuts. Place a transmission jack under engine and raise engine as high as possible.
  8. Place wood blocks between engine mounts and chassis brackets. Remove transmission jack. Lower vehicle from hoist. Remove camshaft, using care not to damage camshaft journals or lobes.
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