Hombre S Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (2000)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the radiator.
3. Remove the A/C condenser.
4. Remove the valve lifters.
5. Remove the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket.
6. Remove the balance shaft drive gear.
7. Remove the camshaft.
8. Clean and inspect the camshaft and the bearings.
Installation Procedure
Important: a new camshaft is installed, do the following procedures:
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Change the engine oil.
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Change the engine oil filter.
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Add engine oil supplement to the engine oil.
1. Install the camshaft into the engine block.
2. Install the balance shaft drive gear. Refer to Balance Shaft Installation for alignment of the balance shaft drive gear and the driven gear.
3. Install the timing chain and camshaft sprocket.
4. Install the valve lifters.
5. Install the A/C condenser.
6. Install the radiator.
7. Fill the engine cooling system.
8. Recharge the air conditioning system.