Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal
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- On Van, remove front grille. On all models, drain cooling system. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines (if equipped). Remove radiator. Remove engine timing chain cover. See TIMING CHAIN COVER .
- Remove timing chain. See TIMING CHAIN & SPROCKET . Remove upper intake manifold and throttle body as an assembly. See, in this article, UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD . Remove valve covers.
- Loosen rocker arm fulcrum bolts, and rotate rocker arms to one side. Mark and remove push rods and valve lifters for installation reference. Check camshaft end play. If not within specification, replace camshaft thrust plate. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
- Remove camshaft thrust plate and remove camshaft. Use care to avoid damage to camshaft bearings and journals.