Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal

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Remove timing chain cover, timing chain and sprockets. See TIMING CHAIN COVER and TIMING CHAIN & SPROCKET. Remove intake manifolds. See INTAKE MANIFOLDS . Remove valve covers.
Loosen all rocker arm bolts and rotate rocker arms aside. Remove push rods and valve lifters, keeping them in order for installation in original locations.
NOTE: Use Hydraulic Lifter Puller (T70L-6500-A) to remove stucklifters.
Remove A/C condenser-to-chassis bolts (if equipped) and set condenser aside. Remove front grille. Check camshaft end play. If not within specification, replace thrust plate. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Remove camshaft thrust plate. Carefully remove camshaft without damaging bearings or journals.