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Tools Required

J 33049 Camshaft Bearing Remover/Installer


    Object Number: 4985  Size: SH
  1. Select the proper front, rear, and middle intermediate shaft bearings.
  2. Select the proper expander assembly and the proper driving washer.
  3. Assemble the J 33049 .
  4. Place the middle intermediate shaft bearing onto the J 33049 .
  5. Index the hole at the 4 o'clock position when looking at the front of the engine block.
  6. Drive the intermediate shaft bearings into place.
  7. Notice: Severe engine damage may result if the oil holes are not correctly aligned.

  8. Use the J 33049 in order to install the number 4 intermediate shaft bearing with the oil hole indexed at 4 o'clock when looking at the front of the engine.
  9. Use the J 33049 in order to install the number1 intermediate shaft bearing with the oil hole indexed at 4 and 7 o'clock when looking at the front of the engine block.
  10. Use a piece of 3/32 inch brass rod with a 90° bend at the end in order to probe the bearing oil holes and verify that the oil holes are properly aligned.

  11. Object Number: 57331  Size: SH
  12. Install the intermediate shaft cup plug.