Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
Camshaft: Testing and Inspection
End Play
1. Install Dial Indicator with Bracketry TOOL-4201-C or equivalent so the contact point rests against the camshaft with the indicator axis parallel to
the camshaft axis.
2. Pry the camshaft towards the rear of the cylinder head.
3. Zero the dial indicator.
4. Pry the camshaft forward and note the reading on the dial.
The camshaft end play should be between 0.03-0.06 mm (0.0012-0.0024 inch).
If the camshaft end play exceeds the limits, install the appropriate camshaft thrust plate to bring the camshaft end play into specification. The
camshaft thrust plates are stamped with identification marks. Refer to the illustration and art for the identification marks and thickness
specifications for each camshaft thrust plate.
