Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
Camshaft Bearing: Tools and Equipment
INFORMATION
1. The tool consists of a guide cone (1), driving washers (2, 3), expander bearing drivers (4-8), driver bars (9, 10), expander jaws (11), expander
sleeve (12), expander cone (13), expander shaft (14), and expander assembly (15).
2. Expander bearing driver number one inside diameter is 28.575-37.465 mm (1.125-1.475 inch) and is used with the expander assembly and the
small washer.
3. Expander bearing driver number two inside diameter is 37.465-43.180 mm (1.475-1.700 inch) and is used with number one expanding driver and
the small washer.
4. Expander bearing driver number three inside diameter is 43.180-48.895 mm (1.700-1.925 inch) and is used with number two expanding driver
and the large washer.
5. Expander bearing driver number four inside diameter is 48.895-54.610 mm (1.925-2.150 inch) and is used with number three expanding driver
and the large washer.
6. Expander bearing driver number five inside diameter is 54.610-60.325 mm (2.150-2.375 inch) and is used with number four expanding driver and
the large washer.
7. Expander bearing driver number six inside diameter is 60.325-68.326 mm (2.375-2.690 inch) and is used with number five expanding driver and
the large washer.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
CAUTION: Failure to select the proper driving washer may result in damage to the expander assembly.
1. Select the proper expanding driver and washer from the expanding driver and washer information.
NOTE: To install or remove expanding driver, always push on or pull from the ends. Pressure on the outside diameter may cause a bind against
the rubber expander sleeve.
2. Place the expanding driver onto the expander assembly.
3. Check to insure that the separation lines between segments of the expanding driver align with the separation lines of the expander assembly.
4. Place the guide cone over the driving bar (with The small end of the cone facing the driver assembly).
5. Place the driving washer over the threaded portion of the expander assembly.
6. Screw the expander assembly (with driving washer) to the driving bar.
7. It may be necessary to install the driver bar extension for removal of the rear bearings.
