General Procedures | -
Position a plastigage on top of the journals in the axial direction. | | -
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, ). | | -
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, ). | | -
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}.
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