SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
Camshaft Bearings
Removal
5.0l / 305 cid / 5.7l / 350 cid ENGINES
Camshaft bearings can be replaced while engine is disassembled for overhaul or without
complete disassembly. To replace bearings without complete disassembly, fasten connect-
ing rods against sides of engine so that they will not interfere while replacing camshaft bear-
ings. Remove camshaft and crankshaft, leaving cylinder heads attached and pistons in
place.
1.
With camshaft and crankshaft removed, drive camshaft rear plug from cylinder block.
NOTE: This procedure is based on removal of bearings from center of engine first, thus
requiring a minimum amount of turns to remove all bearings.
2.
Using Install nut and thrust washer to end of threads on camshaft bearing remover and
installer set (P/N J-6098-01).
3.
4.
5.
Position pilot in front camshaft bearing.
Install puller screw through pilot.
Install tool with shoulder toward bearing. Be sure a sufficient amount of threads are
engaged.
6.
Using two wrenches, hold puller screw while turning nut.
Pull bearing bore.
7.
8.
Remove tool and bearing from puller screw.
9.
Remove remaining bearings (except front and rear) in same manner.
Position pilot in rear camshaft bearing to remove rear intermediate bearing.
10.
a
c
b
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d
a - Index Pilot
b - Puller Screw
c - Driver
d - Bearing
11.
Assemble driver on driver handle and remove front and rear camshaft bearings by driv-
ing toward center of cylinder block.
c
a
b
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a - Driver
b - Driver Handle
c - Bearing
Index
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OCTOBER 1999
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