Index Chrysler Chrysler 300M / Concorde / Interpid / LHS, Dodge Interpid - service repair manual 2000-2004 year
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(6) If end play is excessive, check cylinder head and camshaft for wear; replace as necessary. REMOVAL Camshafts are removed from the rear of each cyl- inder head. The cylinder head must be removed. (1) Remove camshaft sprocket(s). (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) (2) Remove cylinder head(s). (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL) (3) Mark the rocker arm and shaft assembly before removal. Remove the rocker arm and shaft assembly ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY - REMOVAL) (4) Remove the rear camshaft cover and O-ring from head. CAUTION: Be careful not to nick or scratch the (5) Carefully remove the camshaft from the rear of the cylinder head (Fig. 20). CLEANING Clean camshaft with a suitable solvent. INSPECTION (1) Inspect camshaft bearing journals for damage and binding (Fig. 21). If journals are binding, check (2) Check the cam lobe and bearing surfaces for abnormal wear and damage. Replace camshaft if NOTE: If camshaft is replaced due to lobe wear or (3) Measure the lobe actual wear (Fig. 21) and replace camshaft if out of limit. Standard value is INSTALLATION (1) Lubricate camshaft bearing journals and cam- shaft lobes with clean engine oil and install camshaft Fig. 19 Camshaft End Play - Typical Fig. 20 Cylinder Head, Camshaft, and Rocker Arms 1 - SPARK PLUG TUBE Fig. 21 Camshaft Inspection 1 - ACTUAL WEAR LH ENGINE 9 - 27 CAMSHAFT(S) (Continued) |