Camshaft & Bearings (In Block): Removal: Camshaft

Fig 1: Hydraulic Lifters

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1 - YOKE RETAINER

2 - BOLT - YOKE RETAINER

3 - ALIGNING YOKE

4 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER

1. Remove the radiator and cooling fans from the vehicle.
2. Remove the cylinder heads. See REMOVAL .
3. Remove the timing chain and camshaft sprocket. See REMOVAL .
4. Remove the yoke retainer (1).
5. Remove the hydraulic lifters (4). See REMOVAL . Identify each tappet for reinstallation in original location.
   Fig 2: Camshaft Thrust Plate

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   1 - OIL GALLERY CUP PLUGS

   2 - CAMSHAFT THRUST PLATE

   3 - OIL FEED GALLERY FROM PUMP

6. Remove camshaft thrust plate (2).
   NOTE: Slowly remove the camshaft from the engine taking precautions not to damage the camshaft bearings.
7. Install a long bolt into front of camshaft to facilitate removal of the camshaft.
8. Carefully remove the camshaft,

NOTE: The camshaft bearings are serviced with the engine block.