6-9. VALVES, CAMSHAFT, AND TIMING GEARS (CONT)
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
CAUTION
End bearings must be removed before intermediate bearings. Note position of bearings in bore
with respect to notch in bearings. Replacement bearings must be installed in the same position.
13. Camshaft and
Drive out of cylinder
balance shaft
block.
and bearings
14. Camshaft
Drive out of cylinder
intermediate
block.
bearings
DISASSEMBLY
15. Camshaft
To disassemble camshaft, remove plugs as
follows:
a. Clamp camshaft in a vise equipped with
soft jaws.
b. Make an indentation in center of camshaft
end plug with a 31/64 inch drill.
c. Punch a hole in the end plug with a
Use carbide tipped
center punch. Then drill a hole straight
drill when available.
through center of plug with a 1/4 inch
drill.
d. Redrill the plug with a 5/16 inch drill,
and tap with a 3/8-16 inch tap.
e. Thread a 3/8-16 inch adaptor into the
plug. Remove plug.
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