Camshaft Removal

Tools Required 

J 7872  Dial indicator set.

1. Measure the camshaft end play using J 7872  .
   Fig 1: Measuring Camshaft End Play Using J 7872

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   • The production value is 0.050-0.114 mm (0.002-0.0045 in) and service limit is 0.20 mm (0.008 in).
   • Replace the camshaft or the camshaft thrust plate if the measured value exceeds the service limit.
2. Block the crankshaft from turning with a wooden handle.
   Fig 2: Blocking Crankshaft From Turning Using Wooden Handle

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3. Loosen the camshaft gear bolt and leave the bolt finger tight.
4. Remove the camshaft exciter ring bolts.
   Fig 3: View Of Camshaft Exciter Ring, Bolts & Thrust Plate Bolts

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IMPORTANT: The two piece cam gear must be bolted together to prevent the spring tension from unloading upon removal.
5. Remove the camshaft exciter ring.
6. Align the threaded hole with a suitable tool and install an exciter ring bolt to secure the spring tension.
   Fig 4: Using Exciter Ring Bolt To Secure Spring Tension

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7. Remove the camshaft thrust plate bolts through the holes in the camshaft gear.
8. Remove the camshaft with the camshaft gear attached.
9. Remove the camshaft gear bolt and washer.
10. Remove the camshaft gear.
11. Remove the camshaft thrust plate.
12. Remove the camshaft with the camshaft gear attached.
    Fig 5: View Of Camshaft With Camshaft Gear Attached

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13. Remove the camshaft gear bolt and washer.
    Fig 6: View Of Camshaft, Camshaft Gear & Camshaft Thrust Plate

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14. Remove the camshaft gear.
15. Remove the camshaft thrust plate.