Colt FWD L4-1410cc 1.4L SOHC (1983)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Fig. 14 Camshaft rear cover & thrust case bolt removal. 1400cc engine
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect breather hose from air cleaner and rocker arm cover, then remove air cleaner.
2. Remove timing belt cover, position belt tensioner toward water pump as far as possible and secure in this position, then remove timing belt and
camshaft sprocket as outlined in ``Cylinder Head, Replace.'' Do not rotate crankshaft after removing camshaft sprocket.
3. Remove rocker arm cover.
4. Remove rocker arm shaft attaching bolts, then lift rocker shaft and arms as an assembly from cylinder head.
5. Remove rocker shaft bolts, rocker arms and springs from rocker shaft.
6. Remove rear cover from cylinder head, then remove camshaft thrust case retaining bolt and remove camshaft and thrust case from transaxle side of
cylinder head, Fig. 14.
Fig. 15 Camshaft endplay check. 1400cc engine
INSTALLATION
1. Install camshaft thrust case and thrust plate on end of camshaft, then install and tighten bolt. Check camshaft endplay using a feeler gauge, Fig. 15.
Endplay should be 0.002 - 0.008 inch. If endplay exceeds limits, replace thrust case and recheck endplay. If clearance still exceeds limits, check
rear camshaft journal for wear and replace camshaft, if necessary.
