Passport EX 2WD V6-3.2L SOHC (6VD1) (1997)
Camshaft: Testing and Inspection
Thrust Clearance
1. Carefully clean the camshaft journal the camshaft bracket housing and the cylinder head.
2. Install camshaft with camshaft bracket housing on cylinder head.
Fig. 47 Rocker Arm Assembly Tightening Sequence
3. Tighten camshaft bracket housing fixing bolts in sequence shown in illustration.
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Tighten M6 bolts to 8 Nm (69 inch lbs.)
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Tighten M8 bolts to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
4. Install thrust plate and tighten it to 10 Nm (87 inch lbs.).
5. Measure the camshaft thrust clearance with a dial indicator. Replace the camshaft and/or the cylinder head if the camshaft thrust clearance exceeds
the specified limit.