TM 5-3810-307-24-2-2
CAUTION
The gear will be permanently distorted if
overheated. The oven temperature should
never exceed 177C [350F].
Heat the camshaft gear in a preheated oven at
149C [300F] for 45 minutes.
Heat the gear for bolted camshafts (steel gear) to
177C [350 F].
WARNING
Wear protective gloves to prevent personal
injury.
Install the gear with the timing marks away from the
camshaft.
Be sure the gear is seated against the camshaft
shoulder.
If the camshaft is not to be used immediately,
lubricate the lobes and journals to prevent rusting.