Outback L.L.Bean Edition AWD F6-3.0L (2002)
1. Measure the bend, and repair or replace if necessary.
Limit: 0.020 mm (0.0008 inch)
2. Check journal for damage and wear. Replace if faulty.
3. Measure outside diameter of camshaft journal. If the journal diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance.
4. Measurement of the camshaft journal oil clearance
a. Clean the bearing caps and camshaft journals.
b. Place the camshafts on the cylinder head.
(Without installing valve rocker.)
c. Place Plastigauge across each of the cam shaft journals.
d. Install the bearing caps.
CAUTION: Do not turn the camshaft.
e. Remove the bearing caps.
f.
Measure the widest point of the Plastigauge on each journal. If the oil clearance exceeds the limit, replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace
the camshaft caps and cylinder head as a set.
Standard oil clearance: 0.037 - 0.072 mm (0.0015 - 0.0028 inch)
Limit: 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)
g. Completely remove the Plastigauge.
5. Check cam face condition; remove minor faults by grinding with oil stone. Measure the cam height H; replace if the limit has been exceeded.
Cam height: H
Standard:
Intake: 46.05 - 46.15 mm (1.8130 - 1.8169 inch)
Exhaust: 45.55 - 45.65 mm (1.7933 - 1.7972 inch)
Limit:
Intake: 45.95 mm (1.8091 inch)
