Removal (Van)
- Disconnect batteries. Drain cooling system. Remove grille, bumper, lower valance, coolant bottle and upper tie bar. Remove engine cover. Remove A/C compressor, condenser, radiator, shroud and fan. Remove vacuum pump, oil pump drive or engine speed sensor. Remove cylinder heads. See CYLINDER HEAD under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove timing chain and sprockets. See TIMING CHAIN & SPROCKETS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove valve lifters. See HYDRAULIC VALVE LIFTERS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove camshaft thrust plate and spacer (if equipped). Remove camshaft.