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25. Camshaft Removal





1. Remove the camshaft retainer bolts.
2. Remove the camshaft retainer.





3. Install three 5/16-18 x 4.0 inch bolts in the camshaft front bolt holes.

Notice: All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.
4. Using the bolts as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the camshaft out of the engine block.
5. Remove the bolts from the front of the camshaft.