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Camshaft End Play > < Camshaft Bearing Journal Diameter
Engine System - General Information - Camshaft Bearing Journal Clearance - Plastigage Method Ranger 2006.5 (05/2006-)
General Procedures

  1. Position a plastigage on top of the journals in the axial direction.
  1. Install the camshaft cap.
    For additional information, refer to: Cylinder Head (303-01 Engine - 2.5L Duratorq-TDCi (WL) Diesel/3.0L Duratorq-TDCi (WL) Diesel, ).
  1. Remove the camshaft cap.
    For additional information, refer to: Cylinder Head (303-01 Engine - 2.5L Duratorq-TDCi (WL) Diesel/3.0L Duratorq-TDCi (WL) Diesel, ).
  1. Measure the oil clearance. Replace the cylinder head if necessary.
    • Standard camshaft clearance No.1: 0.035—0.081 mm {0.0014—0.0031 in} No.2—4: 0.065—0.111 mm {0.0026—0.0043 in} No.5: 0.056—0.081 mm {0.0014—0.0031 in}.
    • Maximum camshaft clearance No.1: 0.12 mm {0.0047 in} No.2—4: 0.15 mm {0.0059 in} No.5: 0.16 mm {0.0063 in}.

Camshaft End Play > < Camshaft Bearing Journal Diameter