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Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal

  1. Remove intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD . Remove valve covers. See VALVE COVERS . Loosen rocker arms and remove pushrods. See ROCKER ARMS & PUSH RODS . Remove lifters.
  2. Disconnect upper and lower transmission cooler lines at radiator, if equipped. Remove cooling fan and fan shroud. Remove radiator. Remove water pump and front engine cover. See FRONT ENGINE COVER .
  3. Rotate crankshaft and align timing marks. Remove camshaft sprocket bolts, camshaft sprocket and timing chain. Install two 5/16"-18 x 4" bolts in camshaft bolt holes and carefully remove camshaft.
NOTE: All camshaft journals are same diameter. Use care when removing camshaft to prevent damage to lobes or journals.
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