Dodge Intrepid - Cleaning; Inspection; Installation; Removal

REMOVAL
Camshafts are removed from the rear of each cyl-
inder head. The cylinder head must be removed.
(1) Remove camshaft sprocket(s). (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove cylinder head(s). (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL)
(3) Mark the rocker arm and shaft assembly before
removal. Remove the rocker arm and shaft assembly
from the head. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER
HEAD/ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY -
REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the rear camshaft cover and O-ring
from head.
CAUTION: Be careful not to nick or scratch the
journals when removing the camshaft.
(5) Carefully remove the camshaft from the rear of
the cylinder head (Fig. 20).
CLEANING
Clean camshaft with a suitable solvent.
INSPECTION
(1) Inspect camshaft bearing journals for damage
and binding (Fig. 21). If journals are binding, check
the cylinder head for damage. Also check cylinder
head oil holes for clogging.
(2) Check the cam lobe and bearing surfaces for
abnormal wear and damage. Replace camshaft if
defective.
NOTE: If camshaft is replaced due to lobe wear or
damage, always replace the rocker arms.
(3) Measure the lobe actual wear (Fig. 21) and
replace camshaft if out of limit. Standard value is
0.0254 mm (0.001 in.), wear limit is 0.254 mm (0.010
in.).
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate camshaft bearing journals and cam-
shaft lobes with clean engine oil and install camshaft
into cylinder head (Fig. 20).
(2) Install cylinder head(s). (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD - INSTALLATION)
(3) Install the rocker arm assembly. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/ROCKER ARM /
ADJUSTER ASSY - INSTALLATION)
(4) Install camshaft sprockets and timing belt.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 20 Cylinder Head, Camshaft, and Rocker Arms
1 - SPARK PLUG TUBE
2 - ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY
3 - CAMSHAFT
4 - SEAL
Fig. 21 Camshaft Inspection
1 - ACTUAL WEAR
2 - LEFT CAMSHAFT
3 - RIGHT CAMSHAFT
4 - BEARING JOURNAL
5 - LOBE
9 - 114 ENGINE 3.5L LH
CAMSHAFT(S) (Continued)