Chevrolet 12625440 Camshaft Asm

To take off the camshaft, first disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal and release fuel system pressure. From there on, remove; 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. Before you remove the lifters arrange to store them in a labeled container. Remove lash adjusters and camshaft retainer plate using a bolt as a handle to carefully pull out camshaft. To check out the camshaft measure lobe height and base circle for lobe lift determination; compare with specifications and replace the camshaft if necessary. Check the camshaft bearing journals for wear or damage; use a micrometer to measure them. Inspect the camshafts lobes for discoloration; score marks; chipped areas; unalike wear. Clean and inspect lash adjuster bodies for damage, wear and proper roller function. Put in place by lubricating bearing journals and lobes with assembly lube before sliding it into the engine, securing it with the Cam Thrust Plate. Install timing chain and sprockets , camshaft position sensor, lash adjusters As well as this refill cooling system, change oil, new oil filter installation precede start up-run engine process.

Remove the camshaft retainer plate and use bolts as handles to pull the camshaft out carefully.

To assess cam lobe wear, check the lobe lift before removing the camshaft by first removing the valve covers and positioning the number one piston at TDC on the compression stroke.

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.

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 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, the cooling system should be refilled, the oil should be changed, and a new oil filter should be installed before starting and running the engine.

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.

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.