Camshaft Bearing Removal: Notes

Tools Required 

J 33049  Camshaft Bearing Service Set

IMPORTANT: A loose camshaft bearing may be caused by an enlarged, out of round or damaged engine block bearing bore.
Fig 1: View Of Camshaft Bearings
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1. Prior to bearing removal, inspect the camshaft bearings for loose fit in the engine block bearing bores. Refer to Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection .
2. Repair or replace the components, as required.
3. Select the expanding driver (4-8) and washer (2 or 3) from the J 33049  .
   Fig 2: View Of J 33049 Camshaft Bearing Service Kit Components

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4. Assemble the tool.
5. Insert the tool through the front of the engine block and into the bearing.
6. Tighten the expander assembly (15) nut until snug.
7. Push the guide cone (1) into the front camshaft bearing to align the tool.
8. Drive the bearing from the block bore.
   Fig 3: Driving Bearing From/Into Block Bore

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IMPORTANT: To remove the front camshaft bearing, operate the tool from the rear of the block using the guide cone in the rear camshaft bearing bore.
9. Repeat the above procedures to remove the remaining bearings.