GM 12689035 Camshaft Assembly, Overhead Vlv

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Begin with taking off the camshaft by unscrewing or unbolting the rocker arms, push rods, intake manifolds, timing chains, cam sprocket and balance shaft drive gear; in addition, you may have to do away with such things as fan radiator and condenser. Place the lash adjusters in a labeled box and disconnect the lash adjuster retainer. A special tool can be employed together with magnet or even your fingers to extract the lash adjusters from their bores. Remove the camshaft retainer plate and use three 6-inch long, 5/16-18 bolts as a handle to remove the camshaft from block. When inspecting clean lash adjuster & cam shaft using solvent checking for wear on both of them. The journals as well as cam lobes should be checked for wear. Measure. If its damaged then it must be replaced along with bearings. To lubricate bearing journals and cam lobes with assembly lube, the camshaft will finally slide into engine during installation. Fix other parts like this: install that thrust plate for a Cam Shaft; balance shaft drive gear plus also timing chain & sprockets. Lubricate lash adjusters using clean engine oil then fix them within block. The rest of installation is opposite to that of removing these components. Cooling system should be refilled at last because we are starting again after changing an engine oil filter. Finally start engine (run) and check there are no leaks.

The lifters should be stored in a clearly labeled box before removing them.

The steps for installing the camshaft are as follows: 1. Lubricate the camshaft bearing journals and cam lobes with assembly lube. 2. Slide the camshaft into the engine. 3. Install the camshaft thrust plate. 4. Install the balance shaft drive gear. 5. Install the timing chain and sprockets. 6. Lubricate the lifters with clean engine oil. 7. Install the lifters in the block. 8. Complete the installation in reverse order of removal.

Before removing the camshaft, the radiator, auxiliary automatic transmission fluid cooler (if equipped), power steering cooler, air conditioning condenser, valve covers, intake manifold, rocker arms, pushrods, timing chain and sprockets, and cylinder heads need to be removed.

The steps to remove the camshaft are as follows:1. Remove the intake manifold.2. Remove the rocker arms.3. Remove the pushrods.4. Remove the timing chain.5. Remove the camshaft sprocket.6. Remove the balance shaft drive gear.7. Remove the fan, radiator, and condenser.8. Store the lifters in a labeled box.9. Remove the lifter retainer.10. Extract the lifters from the bores using a special tool, magnet, or your fingers.11. Remove the camshaft retainer plate.12. Use three 6-inch long, 5/16-18 bolts as a handle to remove the camshaft from the block.

The steps for installing the camshaft are as follows:1. Lubricate the camshaft bearing journals and cam lobes with assembly lube.2. Slide the camshaft into the engine.3. Install the camshaft thrust plate.4. Install the balance shaft drive gear.5. Install the timing chain and sprockets.6. Lubricate the lifters with clean engine oil.7. Install the lifters in the block.8. Complete the installation in reverse order of removal.

After installing the camshaft, you should:1. Refill the cooling system.2. Change the engine oil and filter.3. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Before removing the camshaft, the radiator, auxiliary automatic transmission fluid cooler (if equipped), power steering cooler, air conditioning condenser, valve covers, intake manifold, rocker arms, pushrods, timing chain and sprockets, and cylinder heads need to be removed.

To inspect the camshaft, the lobe height and base circle should be measured to determine the lobe lift. The results should be compared to the specifications, and the camshaft should be replaced if necessary. The camshaft bearing journals should also be inspected for wear and damage, and measured with a micrometer. The camshaft lobes should be checked for discoloration, score marks, chipped areas, and uneven wear.

The camshaft should be installed by lubricating the bearing journals and lobes with assembly lube, sliding it into the engine, and securing it with the camshaft thrust plate. The timing chain and sprockets, camshaft position sensor, and lifters should also be installed.

Before removing the camshaft, the radiator, auxiliary automatic transmission fluid cooler (if equipped), power steering cooler, air conditioning condenser, valve covers, intake manifold, rocker arms, pushrods, timing chain and sprockets, and cylinder heads need to be removed.

During inspection of the camshaft, you should: 1. Clean the lifter and camshaft with solvent. 2. Check for wear and damage on the lifter and camshaft. 3. Measure the journals and cam lobes for wear. 4. Replace the camshaft and bearings if they are damaged.