ARMY  TM  9-2805-257-14 AIR  FORCE  TO  38G2-103-2 NAVY  NAVFAC  P-8-612-14E 6-9. Camshaft, Camshaft Axle, and Tappets. This task covers: a.  Removal b.  Inspection c.  Installation INITIAL  SETUP Tools Equipment  Condition General Mechanic’s Tool Kit (Item 1, Appendix B) Crankshaft  removed  (para.  6-8). Puller,  Kit  Mechanical  (NSN  5120-00-423-1596) (Item 4, Appendix B) Materials/Parts Rags, Wiping (Item 6, Appendix D) Solvent,  Drycleaning  (Item  7,  Appendix  D) Seal,  Camshaft  Axle  Plug  (NSN  5330-00-797-4639) a. Removal. (figure 6-6) (1) Remove camshaft axle plug (1) and seal (2). NOTE To remove the camshaft axle install a long screw, with the same thread size as one of the screws that secures the oil pan, into the camshaft axle and remove the axle. (2) Remove camshaft axle (3). (3) Remove camshaft (4) and valve tappets (5). (4) Remove C clip (6) from camshaft axle (3). b. Inspection. (figure 6-6) WARNING Drycleaning  solvent  PD-680  used  to  clean  parts  is  potentially  dangerous  to  personnel  and property. Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100°F-138°F (38°C-60°C). (1) Clean camshaft (4), camshaft axle (3), and valve tappets (5) in dry cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly. (2) Inspect all components for signs of excessive wear and replace items that are worm or otherwise damaged. Refer to Table 6-2 for wear limits. 6-12