Camshaft: Service and Repair

Fig. 6 Valve timing marks:

1. Remove engine as described under ``Engine, Replace.'' Do not separate engine from transaxle.
2. Remove rocker arm cover, then loosen rocker arm stud nuts. Pivot rocker arms clear of pushrods and remove the rods.
3. Remove distributor, then, on 1984 models, the alternator and mounting brackets.
4. Remove front engine mount and bracket assembly.
5. Remove oil pump driveshaft.
6. Remove front cover as described under ``Engine Front Cover, Replace.''
7. Remove camshaft thrust plate attaching screws.
8. Carefully remove camshaft and gear through front of block.
9. Reverse procedure to install. When installing camshaft, align crankshaft and camshaft timing marks on gear teeth, Fig. 6.