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1969-73 TOYOTA (8R-C & 18R-C Engines) 4 Cylinder: Camshaft: Removal

  1. Disconnect battery and remove air cleaner. Remove rocker arm cover and remove rocker arm assembly oil delivery pipes.
  2. Loosen rocker arm assembly bolts in two or three steps, working from ends to center, and remove rocker arm assembly. Remove camshaft timing gear, camshaft bearing caps and remove camshaft.
  3. Inspect camshaft for bend. If bend exceeds 0.004" (0.10 mm) correct or replace camshaft. If endplay exceeds 0.010" (0.25 mm) replace camshaft bearings. Measure lobes, if wear exceeds 1.712" (43.48 mm) for intake or 1.724" (43.79 mm) for exhaust, replace camshaft.