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Apr 09, 2025 - 02:05 AM
Yeah, the manual is fully compatible with the 5.7L HEMI, including everything from basic maintenance to full tear-down and rebuild. So if you’re looking to replace lifters or yank the cam, it’s all in there.
For the lifters, you’ll need to pull the heads to get to them, and yeah, it gives you the torque spec for the hold-downs (should be about 23 ft-lbs, but double-check it in the manual just to be safe). It also shows you the right pattern to tighten them down without stressing anything.
Camshaft removal’s a bit more involved, but not too bad if you’ve got the front of the engine opened up. You’ll need to pull the timing cover, get the chain and phaser out of the way, and pop the oil pump off since it hugs the crank and blocks part of the cam path. After that, you just rotate and slide the cam out through the front.
In any case, the manual should cover the step-by-step procedure for camshaft removal, with clear images, and exploded-view illustrations. Good luck!
