Safari Van AWD V6-4.3L VIN W (1996)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Fig. 13 Valve Timing Marks
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove engine cover and air cleaner, then drain cooling system.
3. Remove valve covers, rocker arms and pushrods.
4. Remove valve lifters.
5. Remove distributor.
6. Remove intake manifold.
7. Remove radiator, fan and pulley, then the water pump.
8. Remove torsional damper using a suitable tool, then the engine front cover.
9. Align timing marks, Fig. 13, then remove timing chain and camshaft gear. Tap sprocket on its lower edge, using a suitable mallet, to facilitate
removal.
10. Remove camshaft sprocket, stud, balance shaft drive gear and timing chain.
11. Install two or three 5/16 x 18 x 4 inch bolts into in camshaft bolt holes, then using these bolts as a handle, carefully pull camshaft from block. Use
caution not to damage camshaft bearings.
12. Reverse procedure to install. When installing camshaft, align marks on camshaft and crankshaft sprockets, Fig. 13. Tighten to specifications. If a
new camshaft is being installed, replace all valve lifters.