Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal
- Remove timing belt, camshaft sprocket and front housing. See TIMING BELT & SPROCKETS in this article. Remove rear housing. Refer to Figure. Using dial indicator, check camshaft end play.
- Replace camshaft or cylinder head if end play is not within specification. See ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS . Remove rocker arms and lash adjusters. Refer ROCKER ARMS & LASH ADJUSTERS . Mark camshaft bearing cap location for reassembly reference. Remove camshaft bearing caps and camshaft.
CAUTION:
Camshaft bearing cap location must be marked prior to removing bearing caps. Bearing caps are installed so that the arrow on the caps points toward front of the engine.