Talon FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo VIN F SMFI (1998)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Camshaft and Camshaft Follower
REMOVAL
1. Remove the cylinder head cover fasteners.
2. Remove cylinder head cover from cylinder head.
3. Bearing caps are identified for location. Remove the outside bearing caps first.
4. Loosen the camshaft bearing cap attaching fasteners in sequence shown in one camshaft at a time.
CAUTION: Camshafts are not interchangeable. The exhaust cam number 6 bearing journal is wider.
5. Identify the camshafts before removing from the head. The cams are not interchangeable.
6. Remove cam follower assemblies from cylinder head. Keep the cam followers in the order they have been removed from the head for reassembly.
7. Mark hydraulic lash adjusters for reassembly in their original positions. Lash adjusters are serviced as an assembly.
CLEANING
Before installation, clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces. Make certain the rails are flat.
INSPECTION
