The cam lobes: These are the raised parts that push down on the valve lifters, causing the valves to open.
The journals: These are the smooth, cylindrical parts that rotate in bearings in the camshaft housing.
The front cover: This is a housing that covers the camshaft at the front of the engine.
The rear cover: This is a housing that covers the camshaft at the rear of the engine.
The camshaft thrust plate: This is a bearing that prevents the camshaft from moving axially.
The camshaft gear: This is a gear that drives the camshaft.
The camshaft synchronizer: This is a device that ensures that the camshaft is correctly synchronized with the crankshaft.
