Engine Disassembly (0-01) Section 0 - Engine Disassembly and Assembly - Group 00 M11 Page 0-40 To remove the camshaft and water pump idler gear as- semblies, remove: the three retaining capscrews, the gear retainer (4), the front thrust bearing (5), the idler gears (6), the rear thrust bearing (7), the idler gear shafts (8), the camshaft idler gear assembly includes a wear plate (9). NOTE: If SAE hydraulic drive is used, mark the idler gear shafts for position as they are removed. Each shaft must be installed in the same position it was removed from. To remove the hydraulic drive idler gear assembly, re- move:
mounting spacer (1), rectangular seal (2), three retaining capscrews, gear retainer (3), rectangular seal (4), front thrust bearing (5), idler gear (6), rear thrust bearing (7), idler gear shaft (8). NOTE: SAE ‘‘A’’ drives do not use a rectangular seal (4) on the rear surface of the gear retainer. Lubricating Oil Pump - Removal Caution: Do not pry on the gear pump flange when re- moving the oil pump. This can result in damage to the pump. Remove the three mounting capscrews, and two spacers if applicable. Use both hands to pull, or insert two capscrews (M8-1.25) into the puller holes to push the pump from the engine.
Camshaft - Removal Rotate the camshaft to align the holes in the camshaft gear with the thrust support capscrews. Remove the two capscrews. Remove the three capscrews, the rear cover plate and gasket.