K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1996)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Depending on vehicle and engine application, the grille, radiator and condenser, may need to be removed before removing the camshaft.
1. Remove intake manifold.
2. Remove pushrods and valve lifters.
3. Remove Front Cover, please refer to Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Timing Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair/ See: Timing
Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair Then the distributor.
4. Remove camshaft sprocket bolts and timing chain.
5. Remove camshaft sprocket.
6. Install two 5/16 18 x 4-5 inch bolts into camshaft bolt holes, then pull camshaft out of cylinder block.
7. Reverse procedure to install.
8. Tighten camshaft sprocket bolts to specifications.