Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal

1. Remove timing chain and sprockets. See TIMING CHAIN & GEAR . Take off camshaft thrust plate. Remove front end plate from engine block.
2. Remove cylinder head, valve lifters, and distributor. Pull camshaft straight out, using care not to damage bearings or journals.
3. Check camshaft runout at number 2 journal by using a dial indicator. Maximum service runout limit is .0024" (.060 mm), and maximum journal out-of-round or taper is .0008" (.020 mm).

Fig 1: Measuring Chain Tensioner

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Fig 2: Measuring Chain Damper

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