Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
10. Remove camshaft thrust plate, note location of oil tab (Fig. 21).
11. Install a long bolt into front of camshaft to aid in removal of the camshaft. Remove camshaft, being careful not to damage cam bearings with the
cam lobes.
INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT BEARINGS
1. Install new camshaft bearings with Camshaft Bearing Remover/Installer Tool C-3132-A by sliding the new camshaft bearing shell over proper
adapter.
2. Position rear bearing in the tool. Install horseshoe lock and by reversing removal procedure, carefully drive bearing shell into place.
3. Install remaining bearings in the same manner. Bearings must be carefully aligned to bring oil holes into full register with oil passages from the
main bearing. If the camshaft bearing shell oil holes are not in exact alignment, remove and install them correctly. Install a new core hole plug at
the rear of camshaft. Be sure this plug does not leak.
INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT
1. Lubricate camshaft lobes and camshaft bearing journals and insert the camshaft to within 51 mm (2 inches) of its final position in cylinder block.
2. Install Camshaft Holder Tool C-3509 with torque back of distributor drive gear (Fig. 22).
3. Hold tool in position with a distributor lock plate bolt. This tool will restrict camshaft from being pushed in too far and prevent knocking out the
welch plug in rear of cylinder block. Tool should remain installed until the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets and timing chain have been installed.
4. Install camshaft thrust plate and chain oil tab. Make sure tang enters lower right hole in thrust plate. Tighten bolts to 24 Nm (210 in. lbs.) torque.
Top edge of tab should be flat against thrust plate in order to catch oil for chain lubrication.
5. Install timing chain and gears.
6. Measure camshaft end play. If not within limits install a new thrust plate.
7. Each tappet reused must be installed in the same position from which it was removed. When camshaft is replaced, all of the tappets must be
