1. Remove transmission. On vehicles equipped with an A/T, see appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. On vehicles equipped with an M/T, see CLUTCHES article for 2002 models or MANUAL TRANSMISSION for 2003 models. On vehicles equipped with an M/T, remove flywheel. See … Read More »
Remove the transmission. See appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. Remove the flexplate retaining bolts and the flexplate. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the flexplate retaining bolts in the sequence shown to specification. See Fig. 123. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
1. Install the flywheel guide studs. See Fig. 120. Install the flywheel and ring gear assembly and reinforcing ring. Install the reinforcing ring. On all vehicles, install the remaining flywheel bolts. 2. Remove the flywheel guide studs, install 2 flywheel bolts and tighten the flywheel bolts to specification. See … Read More »
1. Push the flywheel forward. Install the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture (100-002, TOOL-4201-C) against the flywheel face 0.98″ (25 mm) from the outer edge of the flywheel. See Fig. 121. Zero the dial indicator. 2. Turn the flywheel one complete revolution while observing the Total… Read More »
1. Prepare the vehicle for flywheel removal. Remove the transmission. CLUTCHES article for 2002 models or MANUAL TRANSMISSION for 2003 models. Remove the pressure plate and clutch disc. See CLUTCH ASSEMBLY for 2002 models… Read More »
1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure oil hole in each camshaft bearing aligns with oil hole in cylinder block. Use a length of wire to verify oil hole alignment. 2. Install front camshaft bearing in cylinder block so front camshaft bearing installed depth is .020-.050″ (.51-1.27 … Read More »
1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. See ENGINE. Remove flywheel from the crankshaft. See FLYWHEEL. 2. Remove crankshaft with pistons and connecting rods remaining in cylinder block. See CRANKSHAFT & MAIN BEARINGS under CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY under OVERHAUL. 3. Remove camshaft from cylinder block. See CAMSHAFT. CAUTION: Protective tubing… Read More »
1. If installing camshaft thrust plate and camshaft gear on camshaft, install camshaft thrust plate on camshaft. Ensure key is installed in camshaft and camshaft gear keyway and key are free of burrs. CAUTION: DO NOT heat camshaft gear at more than 500°F (260°C ) or camshaft… Read More »
1. Inspect camshaft for wear. Ensure camshaft journal diameter is within specification. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. 2. Inspect camshaft bearings for damage. Measure camshaft bearing inside diameter. Replace camshaft bearing if inside diameter is not within specification. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. If necessary … Read More »
1. Remove front cover. See FRONT COVER. Using dial indicator, check gear backlash on camshaft gear. Replace camshaft gear if gear backlash exceeds specification. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. 2. Remove rocker arm assemblies and push rods. See ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY & PUSH ROD. Remove valve … Read More »