Axiom 2WD V6-3.5L (2002)
2
Install camshaft assembly and camshaft brackets (2), tighten twenty bolts (1) on one side bank to the specified torque.
Torque: 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
3
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.
Camshaft thrust Clearance
Standard: 0.03 mm - 0.08 mm (0.0012 inch - 0.0031 inch)
Limit: 0.12 mm (0.0047 inch)
Reassembly
1. Install camshaft drive gear assembly and tighten three bolts to specified torque.
Torque: 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
2. Install the spring; camshaft gear(1) into the camshaft assembly.
Ensure the clearance is between the right side of the spring; camshaft gear (1) and the dowel pin (2).
3. Align the dowel pin on the sub gear to the clearance of the spring; camshaft gear made in step 2 and install the sub gear (3).
