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PSI (Power Solutions Intl) — Camshaft Bearing Removal

A PSI (Power Solutions Intl) service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

  1. Remove the camshaft rear bearing hole plug.
  2. Use the J 6098-01 in order to remove the inner camshaft bearings. Repeat the following procedure for each of the inner camshaft bearings:
  3. With the nut (4) and the thrust washer (3) installed to the end of the puller screw threads, index the pilot (2) in the camshaft front bearing and install the puller screw through the pilot (2) and the bearing to be removed.
  4. Install the bearing tool (1) with the shoulder toward the bearing.
  5. Using two wrenches, hold puller screw (5) while you turn the nut (4) in order to draw the bearing out of the bore.
  6. When the bearing has been pulled from the bore, remove the bearing tool and the bearing from the puller screw.
  7. Index the pilot in the rear camshaft bearing in order to remove the rear inner camshaft bearing.

Tools required

  • J 6098-01 Camshaft Bearing Remover/Installer

Source: manual:3.0L-Engine-Service-Manual.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.