Camshaft Bearing: Installation
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- Assemble the tool handle, expanding driver, and washer.
- Insert the camshaft bearing service set tool into engine block end camshaft bearings.
- Drive the end bearings into the bore.
- Select the expanding driver and washer from the camshaft bearing service set and assemble the tool.
- Insert the camshaft bearing service set tool through the front of engine block and to inner bearing bores.
- Install bearing onto the expanding driver.
- Tighten the expander assembly nut until the tool is snug in the bearing.
- Align the oil lubrication hole in the bearing with the oil galleries in engine block.
- Push the guide cone into the front camshaft bearing bore to align the tool.
- Drive bearing into bore.