D50 4WD L4-156 2556cc 2.6L VIN 7 2-bbl (1982)
Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair
Fig. 6 Camshaft sprocket & timing chain timing mark alignment. 2600cc engines
REMOVAL
1.
If rocker assembly and camshaft are being removed with cylinder head in place, proceed as follows:
a. Remove necessary hoses cables and wiring to permit rocker cover removal, then remove cover and gasket.
b. Rotate crankshaft clockwise until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC on compression stroke and camshaft sprocket timing mark and plated link on
timing chain are aligned as shown in.
c. Remove distributor cap and spark plug wires, mark position of distributor rotor and installation position of distributor, then remove
distributor. Do not rotate crankshaft with distributor removed.
d. Remove camshaft sprocket bolt and distributor drive gear.
e. Separate camshaft sprocket leaving timing chain on sprocket, then seat sprocket and chain assembly on sprocket holder inside timing cover.
Maintain tension on chain and do not allow chain to come off sprocket. Do not rotate crankshaft with camshaft sprocket removed.
Fig. 23 Hydraulic lash adjuster & retaining clip installation. 1985-88 2000cc & 2600cc engines
2.
Evenly loosen bolts securing camshaft bearing caps in crossing pattern, then remove caps, rockers and rocker shafts as an assembly. On 1985-88
models with hydraulic lash adjusters, install suitable retainer clips over adjusters, Fig. 23, prior to removing rocker assembly.
