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

1. Remove distributor assembly and camshaft pulley.

Fig. 10 Camshaft Cap Bolt Loosening Sequence:





2. Remove seal plate, then loosen camshaft bolts in order shown.
3. Remove camshaft caps, noting their mounting locations for installation reference.
4. Remove camshaft and camshaft oil seal.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Apply clean engine oil to camshaft journals and bearings.
b. Ensure exhaust camshaft groove is installed into distributor drive gear.
c. Install camshaft caps according to cap numbers and arrow marks.

Fig. 11 Camshaft Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence:





d. Install camshaft cap bolts and torque in sequence shown to 8-10 ft lb.