Specifications

CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to cylin-
der head cover removal and installation in this sec-
tion.
(3) Remove the cylinder heads. Refer to cylinder
head removal and installation in this section.
(4) Remove the rocker arm assemblies, push rods,
and hydraulic tappets. Refer to the respective groups
in this section.
(5) Remove the fan and set fan inside fan shroud
then remove fan shroud and fan as an assembly.
(6) Remove the accessary drive belt. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling System for procedure.
(7) Remove the radiator, A/C condensor, and inter-
cooler as an assembly. Refer to Group 7, Cooling Sys-
tem for procedure.
(8) Remove the vibration damper. Refer to vibra-
tion damper removal and installation in this section.
(9) Remove the power steering pump pulley.
(10) Remove timing gear cover. Refer to timing
gear cover removal and installation in this section.
(11) Rotate the engine to align the timing marks
as shown (Fig. 79).
NOTE: The oil dipstick tube must be removed for
camshaft removal.
(12) Unscrew the flange bolts and remove cam-
shaft (Fig. 80).
THRUST PLATE INSPECTION
Check the thickness (Fig. 81) of the plate at points
a-b-c-d. If the measurement is not between 3.950 -
4.050 it must be changed.
INSTALLATION
(1) Coat the camshaft journals with clean engine
oil and carefully install the camshaft complete with
thrust plate and gear. Tighten retaining bolts to 18
N·m (13 ft. lbs.). Be sure to align the timing marks
as shown (Fig. 82).
Fig. 78 Front Cover Sealer Location
Fig. 79 Timing Marks
Fig. 80 Camshaft Removal
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)