Eclipse RS FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (1997)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
During Engine Overhaul
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.
NOTE: 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.
INSTALLATION
1. Install hydraulic lash adjuster assembly making sure that adjusters are at least partially full of oil. This is indicated by little or no plunger travel
when the lash adjuster is depressed.
