CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide

CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide CAMARO 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/24/56854/w960_56854-0.png CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide
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Fig. 6: Installing the oil seal with the cover removed 
1.  After removing the gear cover, pry or  drive the oil seal out of the cove

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TIMING CHAIN OR GEAR 
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  
EXCEPT 2.5L ENGINE  
 
Fig. 1: Timing marks align ed with No.1 piston at TDC 
 
Fig. 2:

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Fig. 3: Apply sealer to t hese points prior to assembly 
1.  Remove the timing gear cover.  
2.  With the timing gear cover remov e

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Fig. 4: Timing gear alignment - 2.5L 
The 4-cylinder engine uses  a gear driven camshaft. To remove the timing gear, 
refer to the ca

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CAMSHAFT AND BEARINGS 
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
  
CAUTION  - When draining the coolant, keep  in mind that cats and dogs are 
attracted

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Fig. 2: Checking thrust plate clearance 
 
Fig. 3: Camshaft bearing removal and installation 
 
Fig. 4: Checking camshaft bearing oil

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Fig. 5: Checking camshaft straightness 
 
Fig. 6: Camshaft lobe measurement

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Fig. 7: Oil pump drive found on 2.5L engine

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Fig. 8: A common oil pump drive found on V6 engines

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Fig. 9: A common oil pump drive location on V8 engines 
4-CYLINDER ENGINES  
There are two ways to go about this task:  either remove
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