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Camshaft Center Bearing Replacement

  1. Insert suitable pilot adaptor (18G 124K) into camshaft front bore from inside block and insert suitable adaptor (18G 124B) into center bearing from rear, small end first.
  2. With body of tool positioned on center screw, pass screw through pilot adaptor and adaptor in center liner. Place slotted washer on flat at rear of center screw and insert handle into screw behind slotted washer. Tighten up wing nut to remove bearing.
    NOTE: When installing bearings, line up oil holes in bearings and cylinder block and make sure that they remain correctly positioned during installation procedure.
  3. To install center bearing, insert suitable pilot adaptor (18G) into camshaft front bearing from inside of block. Place new bearing on small end of suitable adaptor (18G 124B) and place adaptor in center bore from rear, largest diameter first.
  4. With body of tool positioned on center screw, insert screw through pilot adaptor and adaptor in center bore. Place larger "C" washer on center screw with cut away part turned away from butt joints of bearing; this joint must be covered by washer.
  5. Place slotted washer and handle in center screw and tighten up wing nut to pull liner into position.