Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal
- Remove timing belt and camshaft sprocket. See TIMING BELT . Remove front and rear housings. See Figure.
- Using dial indicator, check camshaft end play. Replace camshaft and/or cylinder head if end play is not within specification. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
- Remove rocker arms and valve lash adjusters. See, in this article, ROCKER ARMS & VALVE LASH ADJUSTERS . Mark camshaft bearing cap location for installation reference. Remove camshaft bearing caps, and remove camshaft.