REMOVAL
REMOVAL - CAMSHAFT CORE HOLE PLUG
CAUTION: Do not damage the rear surface of the camshaft or the core plug sealing surface, when removing the core plug.
1. Remove the rear cam bearing core plug.
REMOVAL - CAMSHAFT
1. Remove the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - REMOVAL)
3. Drain coolant. (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4. Remove the accessory drive belt. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL)
5. Remove the generator.
6. Remove the A/C compressor, and set aside.
7. Remove the radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR - REMOVAL).
8. Remove intake manifold (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) .
9. Remove cylinder head covers (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL) .
10. Remove both left and right cylinder heads (4) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL) .
11. Remove the oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
12. Remove timing case cover (1) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL) .
13. Remove the oil pick up tube.
14. Remove the oil pump (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL) .
15. Remove timing chain (2) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) .
16. Remove camshaft tensioner/thrust plate assembly.
NOTE: Identify lifters to ensure installation in original location.
17. Remove the tappets (2) and retainer (1) assembly.
18. Install a long bolt into front of camshaft to aid in removal of the camshaft. Remove camshaft, being careful not to damage cam bearings with the cam lobes.