What are the steps involved in removing and reinstalling a camshaft in four cylinder engine on Pontiac Firebird?

However, if you wish to do this for any other reason, always ensure that you rotate the Crank in the normal Direction before measuring the lobe lift before pulling out the camshaft. If used with AC then release the pressure, since there is an inherent pressure in AC and then transport the refrigerant to a certified facility after wearing eye protective goggles. Remove the negative battery terminal, siphon the oil from the crankcase, and siphon the coolant while removing the radiator, if you must. If necessary, take off the condenser fan, and the pulley of the water pump. Remove the rocker arm cover, then rotate the rocker arm/nut upward till enough clearance is created between the bolt threads, and rocker arms, and pushrods. This can be done by first dropping the oil pump driveshaft assembly, then the spark plugs, and the distributor cap and rotor, then the gasket for the pushrod cover, as well as the pushrods. Subsequently, take out the valve lifters, crankshaft pulley hub, as well as the timing gear cover. Loosening of camshaft thrust plate screws and pulling out of camshaft and gear assembly must be done in a slow manner in order to avoid bearing shock. In case the gear is required to be removed, it is usually off pressed and when putting the thrust plate, care is taken not to damage the gear. Position the gear back in the camshaft by fitting the rods in place, and verify that the gear mesh has an adequate clearance if you reinstall it again. Before putting it in, use assembly lube to lubricate the camshaft lobes and journals, and then gently thread the camshaft through the block being conscious of the bearings. The position of the camshaft gear with relation to the crankshaft gear should be such that together with the marks consistent with the number four cylinder being at TDC in the firing position. Replace the thrust plate mounting screws in the camshaft and tighten it as per the recommended torque intensity and then again perform the above process in the reverse to complete the installation. Last of all, if necessary, re-charge the air conditioning system.

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- 1985-1995 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.4L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Camshaft

The camshaft in carry Pontiac Firebird vehicle operates the engine's intake and exhaust valves allowing the mixture of air and fuel into the chamber while emitting exhaust gases. In most instances, the camshaft is made of iron or steel and works by means of eccentric cam lobes that control the valves, the shape dictates the engine's RPM capabilities and power output. There have been Over Head Valve (OHV), Single Over Head Cam (SOHC) and Double Over Head Cam (DOHC) designs for Firebird camshaft. Each type has unique attributes, for instance DOHC have two cams for the intake and exhaust thus providing flexibility at high RPMs. Camshafts, frequently, are purchased after market and have higher lift and longer duration, which enhances the airflow and power of the motor with factors such as LSA that aligns the output of the engine according to the use of the car.

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Q: What are the steps involved in removing and reinstalling a camshaft in four cylinder engine on Pontiac Firebird?
A: However, if you wish to do this for any other reason, always ensure that you rotate the Crank in the normal Direction before measuring the lobe lift before pulling out the camshaft. If used with AC then release the pressure, since there is an inherent pressure in AC and then transport the refrigerant to a certified facility after wearing eye protective goggles. Remove the negative battery terminal, siphon the oil from the crankcase, and siphon the coolant while removing the radiator, if you must. If necessary, take off the condenser fan, and the pulley of the water pump. Remove the rocker arm cover, then rotate the rocker arm/nut upward till enough clearance is created between the bolt threads, and rocker arms, and pushrods. This can be done by first dropping the oil pump driveshaft assembly, then the spark plugs, and the distributor cap and rotor, then the gasket for the pushrod cover, as well as the pushrods. Subsequently, take out the valve lifters, crankshaft pulley hub, as well as the timing gear cover. Loosening of camshaft thrust plate screws and pulling out of camshaft and gear assembly must be done in a slow manner in order to avoid bearing shock. In case the gear is required to be removed, it is usually off pressed and when putting the thrust plate, care is taken not to damage the gear. Position the gear back in the camshaft by fitting the rods in place, and verify that the gear mesh has an adequate clearance if you reinstall it again. Before putting it in, use assembly lube to lubricate the camshaft lobes and journals, and then gently thread the camshaft through the block being conscious of the bearings. The position of the camshaft gear with relation to the crankshaft gear should be such that together with the marks consistent with the number four cylinder being at TDC in the firing position. Replace the thrust plate mounting screws in the camshaft and tighten it as per the recommended torque intensity and then again perform the above process in the reverse to complete the installation. Last of all, if necessary, re-charge the air conditioning system.