1. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY, GAS, STANDARD PROCEDURE.
2. Remove the engine from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL.
3. Remove the flex plate. Refer to FLEXPLATE, REMOVAL.
CAUTION: Do not damage the rear surface of the camshaft or the core plug sealing surface, when removing the core plug.
4. Using a suitable sharp punch, punch a small hole in the camshaft core hole plug (1).
5. Insert a short sheet metal screw into the small hole in the camshaft core hole plug.
6. Using a suitable slide hammer puller, remove the rear camshaft core hole plug.