Figure 3-79. Camshaft gear installation

b e a r i n g s from the front to the rear of

f. Sequence for Installing Bearings.

the block.

CAUTION

g. Reassembly.

All replacement bearings must be in-

(1) Refer to figure 3 - 7 9 a n d i n s t a l l t h e

stalled with the notch located at the

camshaft gear onto the camshaft.

s a m e position in the original bearings.

(2) Refer to figure 3 - 7 8 a n d r e a s s e m b l e

and front

T h e f r o n t intermediate

camshaft. Reassembly is the reverse order of

b e a r i n g s are installed by pressing the

disassembly.

Figure 3-79. Camshaft gear installation

(3) Install the upper engine front cover (para

Installation.

(1) Lubricate bearings and shafts with engine

( 4 ) Secure the thrust washers in place and

oil and slide the shaft assemblies into the cylinder

tighten the bolts to 30-35 foot-pounds torque (fig.

block being careful not to damage the bearings or

t h e cams and journals. Make sure that the ap-

(5) Install the front balance weights.

propriate timing marks on the gears are aligned.

" G e a r Train and Engine Timing" is covered in

(6) Attach the gear nut retainer plates to the

gears with bolts and lockwashers and tighten the

bolts to 35-39 foot-pounds torque.

(2) Slide an oil slinger on the front end of both

shafts.

( 7 ) Check the clearance between the thrust