Cadillac 98077453 Camshaft

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To remove the camshaft, start by removing the intake manifold, rocker arms, pushrods, timing chain, camshaft sprocket, and balance shaft drive gear. Also remove the fan, radiator, and condenser. Store the lash adjusters in a labeled box and remove the lifter retainer. Use a special tool, magnet, or your fingers to extract the lash adjusters from the bores. Remove the camshaft retainer plate and use three 6-inch long, 5/16-18 bolts as a handle to remove the camshaft from the block. During inspection, clean the lash adjuster and camshaft with solvent and check for wear and damage. Measure the journals and cam lobes for wear. If the camshaft and bearings are damaged, they will need to be replaced. For installation, lubricate the camshaft bearing journals and cam lobes with assembly lube and slide the camshaft into the engine. Install the camshaft thrust plate, balance shaft drive gear, timing chain, and sprockets. Lubricate the lash adjusters with clean engine oil and install them in the block. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal. Finally, refill the cooling system, change the engine oil and filter, start the engine and check for leaks.

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.

The initial steps to remove the camshaft are disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal and relieving the fuel system pressure.

The initial steps to remove the camshaft are disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal and relieving the fuel system pressure.