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Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal

  1. Remove valve covers and rocker arms. See VALVE COVERS . DO NOT remove push rods. See ROCKER ARMS & PUSH RODS . Measure lobe lift of camshaft with push rods installed.
  2. To measure lobe lift, attach dial indicator to cylinder head. Position indicator pointer onto tip of a push rod. Rotate crankshaft until push rod is at lowest point. Zero indicator, and rotate crankshaft until push rod is at highest point. Record reading, and repeat procedure for remaining lobes.
  3. After lobe lift is measured, remove push rods. Remove intake manifold and timing sprockets. See INTAKE MANIFOLD . Also refer to TIMING CHAIN . Remove air cleaner, coolant reservoir hose from radiator, and relay bracket from left side of radiator support. Remove AIR pump and hoses, and position aside. Disconnect cooling fan electrical connectors. Remove upper radiator support.
  4. Remove upper radiator fan shroud. Remove radiator and hoses. Discharge A/C system and remove condenser (if equipped). Remove valve lifters and camshaft retaining plate. Using three 5/16" x 18 tpi x 4" bolts as a handle, carefully pull camshaft from engine. Remove camshaft rear plug and bearings as necessary.
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