1. Remove transmission. On vehicles equipped with an A/T, see appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in      AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. On vehicles equipped with an…

Remove the transmission. See appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. Remove the flexplate retaining bolts and the flexplate. To install, reverse the removal…

1. Install the flywheel guide studs. See Fig. 120. Install the flywheel and ring gear assembly and reinforcing ring.             …

1. Push the flywheel forward. Install the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture (100-002, TOOL-4201-C)                  against the…

1. Prepare the vehicle for flywheel removal. Remove the transmission. CLUTCHES article for 2002 models or                   …

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure oil hole in each camshaft bearing aligns with oil hole in cylinder             …

1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. See ENGINE. Remove flywheel from the crankshaft. See FLYWHEEL. 2. Remove crankshaft with pistons and connecting rods remaining…

1. If installing camshaft thrust plate and camshaft gear on camshaft, install camshaft thrust plate on camshaft.                 …

1. Inspect camshaft for wear. Ensure camshaft journal diameter is within specification. See CAMSHAFT table under      ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. 2. Inspect camshaft bearings for…

1. Remove front cover. See FRONT COVER. Using dial indicator, check gear backlash on camshaft gear. Replace              camshaft gear if…