FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Camshaft: Service and Repair


1. Remove timing belt, sprockets and covers as outlined under "Timing Belt, Replace".
2. Remove cylinder head covers as outlined under "Valve Cover, Replace".
3. Attach auto lash adjuster retainer tool No. MD998443, or equivalent.
4. Mark rocker arm shaft assemblies for installation reference.
5. Remove rocker arm shaft bolts as outlined under "Rocker Arms, Replace".
6. Remove cylinder head as outlined under "Cylinder Head, Replace".
7. Remove thrust case from left head assembly and camshaft from rear of head.
8. Remove distributor from right head assembly and camshaft from rear of head.
9. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten thrust case and camshaft sprocket to specifications.