Installation

Camshaft Bearing Installation

Tools Required
- J 33049 Camshaft Bearing Service Set

Important: A loose camshaft bearing may be caused by an enlarged, out of round or damaged engine block bearing bore.

1. Prior to bearing removal, inspect the camshaft bearings for loose fit in the engine block bearing bores.







2. Repair or replace the components as required.







3. Select the expanding driver (08) and washer (2 or 3) from the J 33049.
4. Assemble the tool.







5. Insert the tool through the front of the engine block and into the bearing.
6. Tighten the expander assembly nut until snug.
7. Push the guide cone into the front camshaft bearing to align the tool.
8. Drive the bearing from the block bore.

Important: To remove the front camshaft bearing operate the tool from the rear of the block using the guide cone in the rear camshaft bearing bore.

9. Repeat the above procedures to install the remaining bearings.