Genuine GMC Sonoma Camshaft

GMC Sonoma Camshaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: How to remove and install Camshaft and Lash Adjuster on 4.3L V6 engine on GMC Sonoma?

  A: Rocker arms can be pivoted away from the Pushrods by removing the valve covers and loosening the rocker arm nuts before removal to measure camshaft lobe lift. The plunger on a dial indicator is to be positioned directly above the first pushrod, which is mounted on the engine. Disconnect the engine's electrical connectors from the distributor. Rotate the engine very slowly until it comes to rest with this pushrod sitting against its lowest point (base circle of camshaft lobe) then zero dial readout. As an effect of rotating crankshaft in normal direction indicator needle reaches its highest peak and starts reversing showing maximum cam lobe lift. Write this down and make check for all lobes comparing results obtained. If cam lobe lift is 0.003 inches less than specified, there will be a need for new camshaft installation since there has been a wear out of cam lobe. Also, remove fan shrouds, fan, radiator and condenser if applicable. Carefully remove them while properly labeling and storing before lifting off Lash Adjuster retainer. One must always be careful never to try to extract a camshaft with the Lash Adjusters left inside. Lash Adjuster removal from bores can also take different directions depending on what one wants to do next or how many Lash Adjusters are being replaced at once or maybe whether one has no other option but replace all of them because they are so bad that individual replacement would not solve anything here otherwise there could be no further discussion where others may simply call for removal with every other thing remaining intact Some other methods may include using tongs or pliers etc., By holding onto this chain while forcing it outwards (meaning our efforts are aimed at removing without damaging crankcase bearings which are located near bottom part). At this juncture, note carefully how two torx screws have been used here as well as appropriate directionality provided by manufacturer themselves. Three 6-inch long, 5/16-18 bolts can be threaded into the camshaft sprocket bolt holes to serve as handles when pulling on the camshaft, thus preventing any possible damage to bearings straight out. During an examination, there are several features that indicate damage in form of wear of cam lobes and bearing journals. Obtain a micrometer and take measurements of each cam journal's diameter and also determine height of every cam lobe using these results compared against appropriate tolerances. Should any journal have a diameter less than what it ought to be, then replace the particular camshaft. The procedure for changing these bearings is normally outsourced to automotive machine shops due to difficulties involved since they use specific tools and are manned by experts in this field. Once again, lubricate both camshaft bearing journals along with the cams lobes utilizing assembly lube meant for these parts, then gently slide it into block without damaging those sensitive lower ends of crankcase bearings near mounting points near crankcase face. As soon as position (dowel pin) after pivoting cylinder head in clockwise direction has been reached (that means 3 o'clock), lock it through tightening the thrust plate. By aligning dowel pins also confirming position of balancer shaft timing marks install balance shaft drive gear accordingly. Next, install the Timing Chain and gears in their right place using clean engine oil on Lash Adjusters when returning them into their respective bores because old Lash Adjusters may be reused if one is not installing new cams together with new Lash Adjusters too as was mentioned above or which case always follows after changing some worn out stock ones Finally, do everything else you did back but change oil before starting engine and put another filter.
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  Q: How to remove and install the Camshaft and Lash Adjuster on 2.2L four cylinder engine on GMC Sonoma?

  A: Before taking out the camshaft, measure the lobe lift to ascertain the extent of cam lobe wear. Put number one piston at TDC on compression stroke. Then open the Rocker Arm nuts by loosening up the valve cover to access Pushrods. A dial indicator should be set up on the engine and a plunger placed against the top of the first pushrod. Zeroing will then follow and this can be done by turning crankshaft slowly in the normal direction of rotation until it reaches its maximum lobe lift position which shows that it has fully opened. Note down this measurement and repeat for other valves. If cam lobes have been worn down below specified limits, mount a new camshaft. To test for noisy lash adjuster, use a mechanic's stethoscope or a length of hose near each valve while listening for excessive clearance in valvetrain. Any defective lash adjuster is identified through noise produced. This requires removing Cylinder Head to remove lash adjusters. The removal tool used may either be magnet or scribe but lash adjuster guides help in separating them from the cylinder head. These are then washed and checked whether they have score marks, uneven wear and scuffing too. In addition, inspect rollers for damage or wear and replace them if necessary. To pull out a camshaft one should remove front cover with Timing Chains as well as sprockets on them; there will also need removal bolts together with oil pump drive as well as thrust plate of camshaft before you carefully withdraw it from block after which bearing journals are cleaned and examined for any destructions; size of bearing journals and camshaft lobes measured where obvious inspection of lobes revealing discoloration, score marks, chipped areas pitting, deformation etcetera indicates that they can no longer serve while some other good conditions along with correct measurements will allow further utilization thus lubricating these components such as bearing journal alongside their respective lobes through assembly lube should be done in a way that it easily slides into the engine after which thrust plate is put back with its bolts tightened while oil pump drive is reinstalled thus where lash adjusters are still intact, they may be reinstalled at their original locations and then coated using assembly lube. On the other hand, lash adjuster bores are also lubricated by engine oil prior to installing them whereby; pushrods as well as pushrod guides should be positioned while rocker arms together with rocker arm retaining nuts are tightened.