1994 Cam Remove
72' Stang 351 H/O
03-26-2007, 08:11 AM
I have a 1994 with a 2.3. I would like to give it some more pep. My question is does the cam come out the front or the back of the engine?
e_powers
03-26-2007, 08:55 AM
from autozone
The following procedure covers camshaft removal and installation with the cylinder head on or off the engine. If the cylinder head has been removed, follow Steps 7-9 then skip to Step 12.
1. Drain the cooling system. Remove the air cleaner assembly and disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.
Remove the spark plug wires from the plugs, disconnect the retainer from the valve cover and position the wires out of the way. Disconnect rubber vacuum lines as necessary.
3.
Remove all drive belts. Remove the alternator mounting bracket-to-cylinder head mounting bolts, position bracket and alternator out of the way.
4.
Disconnect and remove the upper radiator hose. Disconnect the radiator shroud.
5.
Remove the fan blades and water pump pulley and fan shroud. Remove cam belt and valve covers.
6.
Align engine timing marks at TDC for No. 1 cylinder. Remove cam drive belt.
7.
Remove the rocker arms (camshaft followers).
8.
Remove the camshaft drive gear and belt guide using a suitable puller. Remove the front oil seal with a sheet metal screw and slide hammer.
9.
Remove the camshaft retainer located on the rear mounting stand by unbolting the two bolts.
10.
Jack up the front of the vehicle and support on jackstands. Remove the front motor mount bolts. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator. Disconnect and plug the automatic transmission cooler lines.
11.
Position a piece of wood on a floor jack and raise the engine carefully as far as it will go. Place blocks of wood between the engine mounts and crossmember pedestals.
12.
Remove the camshaft by carefully withdrawing toward the front of the engine. Caution should be used to prevent damage to cam bearings, lobes and journals.
13.
Check the camshaft journals and lobes for wear. Inspect the cam bearings, if worn (unless the proper bearing installing tool is on hand), the cylinder head must be removed for new bearings to be installed by a machine shop.
14.
Camshaft installation is in the reverse order of service removal procedure. Coat the camshaft with a heavy SF (or better) grade oil before sliding it into the cylinder head. Install a new front seal. Apply a coat of sealer or teflon tape to the cam drive gear bolt before installation. After any procedure requiring removal of the rocker arms, each lash adjuster must be fully collapsed after assembly, then released. This must be done before the camshaft is turned.
15.
Refill cooling system. Start engine and check for leaks. Roadtest the vehicle for proper operation.
The following procedure covers camshaft removal and installation with the cylinder head on or off the engine. If the cylinder head has been removed, follow Steps 7-9 then skip to Step 12.
1. Drain the cooling system. Remove the air cleaner assembly and disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.
Remove the spark plug wires from the plugs, disconnect the retainer from the valve cover and position the wires out of the way. Disconnect rubber vacuum lines as necessary.
3.
Remove all drive belts. Remove the alternator mounting bracket-to-cylinder head mounting bolts, position bracket and alternator out of the way.
4.
Disconnect and remove the upper radiator hose. Disconnect the radiator shroud.
5.
Remove the fan blades and water pump pulley and fan shroud. Remove cam belt and valve covers.
6.
Align engine timing marks at TDC for No. 1 cylinder. Remove cam drive belt.
7.
Remove the rocker arms (camshaft followers).
8.
Remove the camshaft drive gear and belt guide using a suitable puller. Remove the front oil seal with a sheet metal screw and slide hammer.
9.
Remove the camshaft retainer located on the rear mounting stand by unbolting the two bolts.
10.
Jack up the front of the vehicle and support on jackstands. Remove the front motor mount bolts. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator. Disconnect and plug the automatic transmission cooler lines.
11.
Position a piece of wood on a floor jack and raise the engine carefully as far as it will go. Place blocks of wood between the engine mounts and crossmember pedestals.
12.
Remove the camshaft by carefully withdrawing toward the front of the engine. Caution should be used to prevent damage to cam bearings, lobes and journals.
13.
Check the camshaft journals and lobes for wear. Inspect the cam bearings, if worn (unless the proper bearing installing tool is on hand), the cylinder head must be removed for new bearings to be installed by a machine shop.
14.
Camshaft installation is in the reverse order of service removal procedure. Coat the camshaft with a heavy SF (or better) grade oil before sliding it into the cylinder head. Install a new front seal. Apply a coat of sealer or teflon tape to the cam drive gear bolt before installation. After any procedure requiring removal of the rocker arms, each lash adjuster must be fully collapsed after assembly, then released. This must be done before the camshaft is turned.
15.
Refill cooling system. Start engine and check for leaks. Roadtest the vehicle for proper operation.
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