Removal Procedure
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in Engine Performance.
- Remove the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the A/C condenser. Refer to CONDENSER REPLACEMENT in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Remove the radiator grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
- Remove the valve lifters. Refer to VALVE LIFTER REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket. Refer to TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the balance shaft drive gear.
- Remove the camshaft. Refer to CAMSHAFT REMOVAL .
- Clean and inspect the camshaft and the bearings. Refer to CAMSHAFT AND BEARINGS CLEANING AND INSPECTION .