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22. Camshaft Removal





1. Remove the camshaft retainer bolts and retainer.

Notice: All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.





2. Remove the engine camshaft.
2.1. Install the three 5/16-18 x 4.0 inch bolts into the engine camshaft front bolt holes.
2.2. Using the bolts as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the engine camshaft out of the camshaft bearings.
2.3. Remove the bolts from the front of the engine camshaft.