Camshaft - Remove and Install
Start By:
- Remove the rocker shaft assembly and the pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Pushrod - Remove".
- Remove the fuel transfer pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Transfer Pump - Remove".
- Remove the camshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft Gear - Remove and Install".
- Remove the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Remove".
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
- Turn the engine upside-down so the valve lifters are held in a position away from the camshaft.
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Illustration 1 g00938074 - Remove thrust washer (1). Make a note of the location of the hollow dowel (2) for installation purposes.
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Illustration 2 g00938076 Show/hide tableNOTICE Do not damage the lobes or the bearings when the camshaft is removed or installed.
- Carefully remove camshaft (3) from the cylinder block.
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
- Carefully install camshaft (3) in the cylinder block.
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Illustration 4 g00938074 - Put thrust washer (1) in position. Make sure that thrust washer (1) is aligned with hollow dowel (2).
Note: Ensure that the camshaft is clean. Lubricate the camshaft with clean engine oil prior to installation.
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Do not damage the lobes or the bearings when the camshaft is removed or installed. |
End By:
- Install the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Install".
- Install the camshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft Gear - Remove and Install".
- Install the fuel transfer pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Transfer Pump - Install".
- Install the rocker shaft and the pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Pushrods - Install".
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