Camshaft & Rocker Arms: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Plymouth Sundance, 1994 Plymouth Acclaim, 1994 Dodge Spirit, 1994 Dodge Shadow, and 1994 Chrysler LeBaron. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove spark plug wires and valve covers. To check auto lash adjuster operation, insert a small wire through air bleed hole located on top of rocker arm, directly above auto lash adjuster. Lightly push auto adjuster check ball downward. While holding check ball downward, check rocker arm for free play. If free play does not exist, replace auto lash adjuster.
- Install Auto Lash Adjuster Retainers (MD998443). See Fig 1. Remove distributor and distributor adapter from cylinder head. Remove timing belt and camshaft sprockets. See TIMING BELT .
- Loosen, but DO NOT remove, camshaft bearing cap bolts. Mark location of rocker arm components and bearing caps. Remove rocker arms, shafts and bearing caps as an assembly. Remove camshaft.