1
Camshaft
6
Lockwasher
11
Stud
2
Spring
7
Capscrew
12
Bearing cup
3
Thrust plunger
8
Machine screw
13
Bearing retainer plate
4
Capscrew
9
Lockwasher
14
Oil pump
5
Camshaft gear
10
Idler gear
15
Screw
Figure 38. Cam shaft.
(11) Remove the capscrews (12, fig. 37), lockwashers (10) spacer (2) and gasket (1) from the
c. Disassembly.
(1) Press the oil seal (9, fig. 37) out of the cover (4).
(2) Remove the dowel pins (11) from the cover (4).
(3) Remove the pipe plug (8) from the cover (4).
(4) Remove the camshaft thrust plunger button (14) from the cover (4).
d. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
(1) Clean all parts with an approved cleaning solvent and dry with compressed air.
(2) Clean all gasket residue from the mating surfaces of the cover.
(3) Clean all oil passages and parts in the shafts gears and covers.
(4) Inspect the cover for dents, cracks, breaks, damaged threads, and corrosion. Repair as necessary.
Remove any corrosion. Replace or repair a dented, broken or cracked cover as necessary.
(5) Inspect the cover gasket surfaces for nicks, burrs, and shaft bores for wear. Smooth any rough
surfaces. Replace covers that have worn shaft bores.
(6) Inspect the gears for worn, pitted, chipped, cracked or damaged teeth or hub. Replace or repair
defective gears as necessary.
(7) Inspect shaft and bearing for cracks, pits, galls, corrosion and wear. Replace defective shafts or
(8) Inspect all hardware for damaged threads cracks, breaks or any other damage. Replace defective
hardware.
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