OEM 2003 Chevrolet Tracker Camshaft

2003 Chevrolet Tracker Camshaft Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the intake camshaft and lash adjusters on 2003 Chevrolet Tracker?

  A: The replacement process for the intake camshaft with lifters requires users to start by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable. The technique includes removing the Timing Chain housing together with the camshaft Timing Chain as well as the intake camshaft sprocket. The 90-degree Crankshaft rotation helps avoid interference then workers need to unscrew each intake camshaft bearing cap before extracting them sequentially with the intake camshaft. Staff should store the valve lifters with engine oil on the camshaft bottom side until installation while avoiding any disassembly or forced manipulation. In order to evaluate camshaft lobe height use combimike micrometer (J 26900-2) and replace the camshaft if any lobe measurement falls below 40.202 mm (1.5827 inch). The dial indicator set (J 8001) along with magnetic indicator base (J 26900-13) must measure runout on v-blocks placed camshaft. Additional replacement of the camshaft should happen when runout measures beyond 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch). The analysis of bearing caps and journals indicates that replacing the Cylinder Head with bearing caps must occur when significant wear appears. Insert the camshaft in position without rotation when using the gauging plastic. After tightening the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 11 nm (97 inch lbs.) in three successive steps measure the gauging plastic to check oil clearance. The measurement of the journal outside diameter with combimike micrometer (J 26900-2) should be done after removing the camshaft when the gauging plastic indicates oil clearance goes beyond maximum specifications. Determine which worn-out part needs replacement from the damaged components. Check the valve lifters using the combimike micrometer (J 26900-2) to determine their wear condition before measuring the lifter-to-bore clearance against specified measurements. The presence of excessive oil clearance requires either replacement of the lifters or the Cylinder Head according to need. The oil control valve in the Cylinder Head must remain completely clean. Before valve lifter installation apply engine oil inside the bore while placing lifters back into their original positions with Crankshaft keyway at the timing mark. The camshaft needs engine oil applications on its journals and lobes before installation during the next step along with bearing cap tightening to 11 nm (97 inch lbs.) in stages. The first step is placing the intake camshaft sprocket alongside the Timing Chain. Then install the Timing Chain housing. When operating the valves following installation users must wait 30 minutes until the values settle before starting the engine at 2000 rpm to remove trapped air from the lifters. Reconnect the negative battery terminal before inspecting the timing of the ignition system (if needed).